Were delighted to welcome Arundi Asregadooo and Richard Little to DNEG!Most recently completing work as VFX Supervisor on Disneys Mufasa: The Lion King, Richard joins our London studio. His impressive filmography also includes Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (for which he oversaw 800 final shots and the build of all 23 CG characters), the Oscar-winning 1917, and Guardians of the Galaxy.Joining us in our Barcelona studio, Arundis list of credits as VFX Supervisor includes The Mummy, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, The Revenant, and Skyfall. Most recently, he supervised Warner Bros. superhero movie Shazam!, and Shane Blacks 2018 film The Predator for Twentieth Century Fox. On Ghost in the Shell, Arundi and his team delivered more than 1,000 shots to bring director Rupert Sanders live-action adaptation of the legendary manga series to life!Welcome to the team, Arundi and Richard!

Goodbye, October!Our teams around the globe got festive to mark the end of last month! From costume contests and spooky movie marathons to joyous Diwali celebrations, enjoy some photos of our favourite moments now.In LondonOur London crew dressed to impress this year with a spook-tacular range of costumes!In CanadaIn Montreal and Vancouver, our crews celebrated with all-day spooky movie marathons, karaoke competitions, and amazing costumes!In SydneyOur Sydney crew showed off their egg-celent costumes (sorry, couldnt resist!) and amazing artistry.In IndiaTo celebrate Diwali, our CEO Namit Malhotra hosted a Diwali Puja in our Santacruzoffice! Huge thank you to all our incredible employees who joined the festivities!

Time flies yes, we know its all relative, but here on Earth its been 10 years since Christopher Nolans visionary Interstellar released in theatres!It was such an honour to serve as the visionary directors VFX partner on this acclaimed sci-fi film and to be recognised with the award for Best Visual Effects for our work by both the Academy and BAFTA!Enjoy just a few of our favourite shots in the reel below, then scroll for a closer look at our teams incredible achievements on the film:Its no surprise that the film won this years Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. The Interstellar visual effects team truly pushed the boundaries of reality, vividly expanding our perception of the future and what lies beyond our planet. Deja Collins, SIGGRAPH.orgInterstellar marked our fifth collaboration with acclaimed director Christopher Nolan. Our talented crew contributed to the films most pivotal sequences, including the creation of the Tesseract (the four dimensional space allowing time to be seen as a physical dimension), the space craft Endurance, the robots TARS and CASE, and the alien world landscapes of massive waves, frozen clouds and ice. Additionally, to avoid using a greenscreen in any of the space sequences, the team crafted digital space vistas for projection on-set.Staggeringly beautiful, bafflingly complex, this is proper event cinema. Wendy Ide, Times (UK)One of our most significant contributions was the films wormhole and supermassive black hole, for which we were honoured to partner with leading astrophysicist Professor Kip Thorne (Interstellars Science Advisor and Executive Producer) to create the most accurate depiction of a blackhole and wormhole yet seen which resulted in the publication of two scientific papers!Dive behind the scenes of our work in this featurette from Warner Bros., featuring Kip and Overall VFX Supervisor Paul Franklin:A soulful, must-see masterpiece, one of the most exhilarating film experiences so far this century. Lou Lumenick, New York PostReminiscing on his work, DNEG VFX Supervisor Andy Lockley said:Hard to believe its been ten years the memories are still so vivid! Interstellar was a massive challenge, both technically and creatively, but we were lucky to have some of the best minds and eyes in the world on our team. The way these disciplines merged so seamlessly gave rise to some of the most breathtaking images ever put on screen. Grounded in real physics (thanks, Kip Thorne!), they carried an even greater impact. Interstellar set a new standard, proving that digital VFX, blended with classic analog techniques, could not only elevate storytelling but offer incredibly accurate glimpses of our universe and the futures we were yet to see.Oliver James (DNEG Chief Scientist) added:Working on the movie Interstellar was one of the highlights of my career. Its one of those movies where every department pulled out all the stops to create something exceptional. My small contribution was in creating the simulation of the black hole and wormhole in a collaboration between the films scientific advisor, Kip Thorne and my research team at DNEG. This collaboration was an intense year where we put our heads together and ground through hundreds of equations to get the simulations right. DNEGs artists were able to explore this strange volume of warped spacetime, in the way a location scout might explore an exotic location, and this led to the extraordinary images in the movie. The combination of these images, created with scientific rigour, and forming the backdrop to Christopher Nolans masterpiece seemed to have a profound effect: almost overnight, the popular conception of a black hole being some sort of whirlpool in space was replaced with the image from the film.We are still pioneers. Weve barely begun. Our greatest accomplishments cannot be behind us, because theyre above us. Interstellar(2014)Learn more about our work on the film here.

Last week, our very own George Murphy (VFX Supervisor & Creative Director, DNEG 360) gave a keynote presentation at the 37th annual Tokyo International Film Festival!Presenting at the invitation of the Motion Picture Association, Georges keynote Filmmaking 2.0: The Evolution of Real-Time VFX for Traditional Filmmakers covered the impact of emerging technologies on the VFX production process. Following his presentation, George joined the MPAs panel discussion titled The Latest Trends and Innovations in International Production & Post Production.George also took the opportunity to sit down with The Hollywood Reporter for a discussion about AI, virtual production and the future of filmmaking, and before he left, he also managed to squeeze in a talk at the local university, to inspire the next generation of creators and filmmakers.Sharing more details on his talk, George said, Advances in visualization technologies are emerging almost daily, empowering filmmakers and other cinematic creatives in ways only dreamed of just a few short years ago. The clearly defined flows of pre-production, production and VFX post have been turned on their heads; but for those willing to embrace the opportunity, these advances can represent more agile, efficient and informative ways of working.He continued: My presentation explored the use of real-time workflows in modern productions for advanced visualizations and in-camera VFX; revealing howdespite their high-tech foundationsthey are allowing creators (and talent) to work in more familiar, organic ways; with greater ability to explore and refine their works, even as they promote more confident decision making by producers, studios and other collaborators, at every step.Also speaking on the rapid development of AI technology, George said, AI can process huge amounts of data, and it can imitate styles based on what its seen. But it doesnt experience emotions, so it cant capture the essence of human storytelling. Thats something only artists who have lived and felt can bring to a project.These tools are just new brushes in our paintbox, he concluded. They allow us to push the boundaries of whats possible. But the artists hand will always be there, guiding the story and making sure it resonates with the audience.Read the Georges full interview in The Hollywood Reporter here.

Here has arrived!This innovative new film from Robert Zemeckis reunites the director with his Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright and screenwriter Eric Roth for a cinematic journey through time all told from one room! As lead VFX partner on the film, our visual effects and virtual production crews were delighted to help bring this touching tale of hope, love, and joy to life.Enjoy a sneak peek of our work here:A huge thank you to Robert Zemeckis, Producers Bill Block and Jack Rapke, everyone at Sony Pictures, and, of course, our amazing DNEG VFX and DNEG 360 crews!Learn more about our work here.

Our October newsletter has landed!From new breakdown reels to exciting show announcements, check it out now for a closer look at what we were up to last month.Heres a quick sneak peek:SPOTLIGHT Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire honoured at the AEAF Awards!LATEST RELEASES Venom: The Last Dance and Here are now playing.TRAILERS See the first trailer for That Christmas.BEHIND THE SCENES Uncover our work on The Gilded Age Season 2 with our new VFX Breakdown.IN THE PRESS Take a closer look at the work our Episodic VFX crew delivered on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2.EVENTS Take a look back at our teams time at View Conference and SXSW 2024!Click here to read:Want to stay up to date? Subscribe here!

Members of our DNEG Animation team headed to the BFI London Film Festival for the world premiere of That Christmas!The premiere, which took place at Londons Southbank Centre, saw Director Simon Ottos animated adaptation of Richard Curtis hit childrens book series make its cinematic debut.Already dubbed a new holiday classic by The Hollywood Reporter, our team was so thrilled to be there to witness their work on the big screen for the first time and to enjoy everyones reactions to the heartwarming tale!Scroll to hear more about their experience at the premiere!Seeing That Christmas at the London Film Festival was a great opportunity to celebrate the talent and hard work of the DNEG team, the quality of the work was exceptional and everything worked beautifully on the big screen, congratulations to everybody involved! Nicholas New, DFX SupervisorAfter living with the film for a few years now it was wonderful to sit amongst an audience that were experiencing it for the first time. Hearing the laughter was particularly gratifying. Shane Mulholland, Digital ProducerSeeing the teams incredible work on the big screen is always such a privilege! This was a beautiful project to be involved with, and Im so excited for the world to see these wonderful characters and stunning winter wonderlands weve created. Kapil Sharma, Animation DirectorWe cant wait to share That Christmas with the rest of you! Catch it on Netflix this December 4th.

It has all led to this. Venom: The Last Dance hits theatres today!The final instalment of Sonys hit trilogy follows Eddie and Venom on the run as theyre hunted by both of their worlds. Following our work on both Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage, it was such a thrill to return to help finish their story!Were so proud of our teams incredible VFX work on the film, which critics are calling a feast for the fans. Get a look at the action that awaits:And heres a reminder of our work on Let There Be Carnage, for which we received a VES Nomination for Outstanding Animated Character in a Photoreal Feature for bringing to life the films titular villain, Carnage! Enjoy our VFX Breakdown and Fun Fact episode below:Huge thank you to Director Kelly Marcel, Tom Hardy, everyone at Columbia Pictures and Sony, and of course our incredible VFX crew!Dont miss out on the action. See you at the theatres!

A Journey Behind the Visual Effects of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Dune: Part TwoEarlier this month, DNEG took centre stage at VIEW Conference 2024 in Turin, Italy, where industry leaders gathered to discuss and explore visual effects innovation. Across two highly anticipated sessions, DNEG showcased the groundbreaking VFX work of our global teams on two of this years most talked-about films Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Dune: Part Two.First up, attendees were treated to an insightful session titled Behind the Madness: The VFX of Furiosa. Led by our very own Production VFX Supervisor Andrew Jackson, this presentation offered an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the monumental effort that went into bringing George Millers highly anticipated Mad Max prequel, Furiosa, to life.In conversation with Ian Failes, editor of Befores & Afters, Andrew dived deep into the creation of some of the films iconic sequences. The global DNEG VFX team, led by our Sydney studio, delivered 880 shots across 24 key sequences for the movie, including the Citadel Battle, the Bullet Farm Ambush, and the 240-shot Stowaway to Nowhere sequence.Image courtesy of Ian Failes Behind the Madness: The VFX of Furiosa.Then the focus shifted to Dune: Part Two, as our DNEG VFX Supervisors Stephen James and Rhys Salcombe joined Production VFX Supervisor Paul Lambert and guests for an all-encompassing deep dive into the VFX work behind the critically acclaimed film. The session, Long Live the Fighters: The VFX of Dune: Part Two explored how large-scale CG environments, digi-doubles, and complex FX helped bring the epic world of Arrakis to life once again, following DNEGs Oscar-winning work on Dune: Part One.Image courtesy of 3DVF Long Live the Fighters: The VFX of Dune: Part TwoThank you to everyone who attended and stay tuned for more insights and behind-the-scenes looks at our work!

DNEG and ReDefine Honoured at 70th Indian National Film AwardsWe are thrilled to announce that DNEG and ReDefine brought home two prestigious awards at the 70th Indian National Film Awards ceremony held on October 8, 2024, in New Delhi, India.Our teams were honored with the awards for their exceptional work on Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, bringing home:National Film Award for Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics)National Film Award for Best VFX Supervisor: Honoring Jaykar Arudra, Viral Thakkar, and Neelesh GoreThe accolades, which were presented by the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, celebrate excellence in the Indian film industry, honoring artistic and technical achievements that push the boundaries of filmmaking. Our VFX team, led by Jaykar Arudra, Viral Thakkar, and Neelesh Gore, alongside VFX Supervisors Alexander Seaman and George Murphy, were recognised for setting a new standard in Indian cinema with their work on Brahmastra.https://www.dneg.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NW4SVN3rvnPdqtfG.mp4Namit Malhotra, CEO and Producer of Brahmastra, shared his thoughts on this achievement:Winning the National Award for Best VFX Film for Brahmastra is a defining moment for our team and the entire Indian VFX industry. This honor, presented by the President of India, highlights the innovative work that went into bringing Ayan Mukerjis extraordinary vision to life. I am incredibly proud of how our teams at DNEG and ReDefine pushed creative and technical boundaries to deliver a visual masterpiece that competes on a global scale. This award is a true testament to our commitment to excellence and storytelling.Heres to many more milestones for the DNEG and ReDefine VFX teams!

Our September newsletter has landed!From show announcements to company updates, read on for a round-up of all the exciting things that happened in the last month.Heres a quick sneak peek:SPOTLIGHT Our new Episodic Showreel has arrived!LATEST RELEASES The Penguin is now streaming on HBO Max.TRAILERS See the first trailer for Mickey 17 and the final trailer for Venom: The Last Dance.BEHIND THE SCENES Uncover our work as lead VFX partner on Time Bandits with our new VFX Breakdown.IN THE PRESS A closer look at the virtual production work our DNEG 360 crew delivered on Those About to Die.EVENTS Take a look back at our teams time at this years Animation and More Summit.Click here to read:Want to stay up to date? Subscribe here!

Congratulations to our Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire teams!The AEAF Awards took place last night in Australia, and were delighted to share that Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has won Silver in the Feature Film VFX category, with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire taking Bronze!Huge congratulations to our talented teams for this well-deserved recognition! Scroll for more details about our work.As lead VFX partner on the film, our crew of 1000+ artists delivered 880 shots across 24 key sequences! Bringing George Millers hyper-stylized vision for the film to life involved creating 16 signature environments, including Gas Town, the Citadel, the Bullet Farm, and the huge expanse of Wasteland desert landscapes, as well as over 100 character assets and over 50 vehicles.Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga marked our first foray into the Mad Max Universe, and was also the first film led out of our DNEG Sydney studio. Huge congratulations to our global teams for their incredible work, and the entire filmmaking crew! Learn more here.Delivering 310 shots across 20 complex sequences for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, our crew crafted dynamic creature animation work and multiple complex CG environments. Work on this larger-than-life instalment of the Monsterverse franchise included the opening battle between Godzilla and Charybdis, the journey from Monarch Island through the electrical Vile Vortex and the mystical Veil in the Iwi Realm within Hollow Earth!Congratulations again to our team for their work, and to everyone else involved in bringing Godzilla x Kong to life! Learn more here.Congratulations to all the nominees and awards winners of the night! Learn more here.

DNEG IXP was thrilled to be part of the launch of the new collection from LoveFrom, MONCLER!Marking a groundbreaking collaboration between former Apple chief design officer Sir Jony Ives design collective LoveFrom and luxury outdoor fashion brand MONCLER, the new LoveFrom, MONCLER collection features three shell jackets that connect to a central Moncore down jacket with the help of innovative magnetic buttons.To help launch the collection, DNEG IXP was brought onboard by LoveFrom to create retail promotional content, including a beautifully art-directed, fully CG product film for use on giant LED walls in Monclers stores across the globe, and a series of high-resolution CG images of the clothing line.Watch the LoveFrom, MONCLER film below:Speaking on the project, DNEG VFX Producer Darcie Muangman (Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Ex Machina) said:Our global team stepped up to the challenge of creating a film that showcases hero cloth animation for MONCLER. We had a great experience collaborating with the talented creative team at LoveFrom to give each piece a different personality and to bring the garments to life!The LoveFrom, MONCLER collection is available in-store and online now!

We were thrilled to welcome John Musker as part of DNEG Animations INSPIRE series!John is an award-winning animator and filmmaker. During his 40 years at Disney Animation Studios, he wrote and directed several iconic animated features alongside his partner Ron Clements, including The Great Mouse Detective (1986), The Little Mermaid (1989), Aladdin (1992), Hercules (1997), Treasure Planet (2002), The Princess and the Frog (2009), and Moana (2016).Joining us at our London studio, John treated our crew to a screening of his new animated short film Im Hip, which he animated by hand following his retirement. He then shared a presentation on the making of the short, including details about his stylistic influences and a guide to the over 120 caricatures of family, friends, and animation colleagues featured in it!Following this, John was joined by DNEG Animations Ted Ty (Global Head of Animation) for a fascinating conversation, where the duo spoke about their careers and reminisced on their respective times working at Disney! Then, audiences had the chance to ask their own questions about the making of Im Hip and his other projects, to which he shared more about his inspirations and his experience creating hit animated classics.After the presentation, John joined our crew for some food and additional conversation and even signed a few autographs!Wed like to extend our sincere thanks to John for joining us for this special INSPIRE event!DNEG Animations INSPIRE Series invites inspiring speakers to share their knowledge and experience with our global animation crews. Launched in 2021, the series was created to encourage our teams passion for animation through exciting learning opportunities and celebrations of innovative new work within the industry. Learn more about INSPIRE from the creators here!