PHANTOM DIGITAL EFFECTS LIMITED SET TO ACQUIRE AWARD-WINNING VFX STUDIOS MILK AND LOLA POSTCHENNAI & LONDON The Acquisition Will Bolster the Groups Existing Brand PortfolioWhich Already Includes PhantomFX, Spectre Post and Tippett Studio.Phantom Digital Effects Limited, the parent company of VFX studios PhantomFX, Spectre Post and Tippett Studio, announced today that it has entered into an agreement in principle to acquireMilkandLola Post, award-winning European visual effects studios specialising in high-end episodic and feature film content.With offices across Europe in London, Barcelona, Bordeaux and Dublin Milk (founded in 2013 by award-winning VFX Supervisors Sara Bennett, Neil Roche and Jean-Claude Deguara) specialises in crafting innovative visual effects for high-end episodic television and feature films, while Lola Post (founded in 2000 by award-winning VFX Supervisor Rob Harvey) focuses on documentary, specialist factual, and original drama.Both studios have received multiple accolades for their work, including:Academy Award for Best Visual Effects(Ex Machina)Four BAFTA TV Craft Awards(Troy: Fall of a City,Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell,Doctor Who)Creative Arts Emmy Award(Sherlock)Following the acquisition, the studios will continue to operate under the Milk and Lola Post names.Chris Burnwill remain Group Managing DirectorSara Bennettas Chief Creative Officer (Milk)Neil Rocheas Deputy Chief Creative Officer (Milk)Jean-Claude Deguaraas Production VFX Supervisor (Milk)Rob Harveyas Creative Director of LolaThe addition of Milk and Lola Post will bolster Phantom Digital Effects Ltds existing brand portfolio and award-winning offering, and continues to cement the Groups position as a global creative partner of choice for the entertainment industry across key markets, including APAC, Europe and North America. It follows several key milestones in the Groups journey, including the addition of Tippett Studio and the launch of Spectre Post in 2024, and the recent establishment of Phantom China earlier this year.Executive QuotesChris Burn, Group Managing Director of Milk and Lola PostWe are excited to join forces with the talented teams at Phantom group. For over a decade, Milk has delivered award-winning VFX, earning a reputation for both creative vision and technical excellence. This year, Lola celebrates its 25th anniversary, a significant milestone that reflects its enduring contribution to the industry and its deep commitment to partnering with filmmakers and showrunners who value collaboration and creative support. This next chapter will allow us to scale our creative ambition, extend our global reach, and continue delivering outstanding VFX to our clients.Ian Unterreiner, Executive Vice President of Phantom Digital Effects Ltd.Milk and Lola Posts strong pedigree of award-winning work, strategic locations across Europe and innovative spirit, further ensures Phantoms global reach in producing the very best work and excellence in customer experience. The advantages this group brings to bear in terms of superior creative, competitive value and overall sustainability are powerful assets in the marketplace.Bejoy Arputharaj, CEO and Founder of Phantom Digital Effects Ltd.Im thrilled to welcome Milk and Lola into the Phantom group. Their proven creative excellence and distinctive storytelling further strengthen our position as a leading force in the industry. This strategic move deepens the integration of our studio ecosystem and reinforces our commitment to supporting filmmakers, content creators and production companies around the world as a trusted partner in delivering high-quality visual storytelling.Current & Upcoming ProjectsThe Mandalorian and Grogu(Tippett Studio Disney)The Toxic Avenger(Tippett Studio Legendary, Cineverse)The Revolutionaries(PhantomFX Prime)The Witcher Season 4(Milk Netflix)Surviving Earth(Milk NBC)Good Omens Season 3(Milk Prime)Ironheart(Tippett Studio Disney+)Heads of State(Milk Prime)Walking with Dinosaurs(Lola Post BBC/PBS)Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force(Tippett Studio & PhantomFX Alibaba Pictures Group)Star Wars: Skeleton Crew(Tippett Studio Disney+)Citadel: Honey Bunny(PhantomFX Prime)Alien: Romulus(Tippett Studio Disney)IC814(PhantomFX Netflix)Scoop(Milk Netflix)The Rig(Lola Post Prime)Meg 2: The Trench(Milk Warner Bros.)About Phantom Digital Effects LimitedPhantom Digital Effects Limited (NSE: PHANTOMFX) is a publicly listed global VFX services provider, operating acrossIndia, the United States, Canada and China.Its current portfolio includesPhantomFX, Spectre Post and Tippett Studio.The company offersendtoend production servicesfor feature films, episodic series, immersive media and advertising, powered byAI tools, real-time pipelines and unmatched creative leadership.About MilkMilk is anOscar, BAFTA, and Emmy Award-winningvisual effects studio founded in 2013 by artists passionate about visual storytelling. With credits includingGood Omens,Fantastic Beasts,The Martian, andThe Witcher, Milk combinescreative ambition with technical expertise.The studios work includes multiple BAFTA Television Craft Awards, an Emmy forSherlock, and an Oscar forEx Machina, awarded to co-founder Sara Bennett the first woman in 20 years to win in the VFX category.About Lola PostLola is aLondon-based VFX studiowith 25 years of experience in high-end television, documentary, specialist factual, and original drama. Founded by Academy Awardwinning VFX SupervisorRob Harvey(Gladiator, The Planets, Britannia), Lola is known for itscreative agility, hands-on approach, and story-driven VFX.The studio specializes in delivering visual effects thatsupport and elevate narratives, from invisible enhancements to photoreal environments and naturalistic FX.The post Phantom Digital Effects Ltd Set to AcquireAward-Winning VFX Studios Milk and Lola Post appeared first on Vfxexpress.