VFX
Fast Forever bringing back Paul Walker might spark debate, his brother says
AI could bring Paul Walker back for Fast Forever — but Cody Walker explains why that idea might not sit well.
September 10, 2026 11:28 pm
Luc Besson announced his return to sci-fi at Venice with a warning: bring a ticket and an aspirin
Luc Besson’s diving back into sci‑fi with a “crazy” new film — and, yes, it comes with a rather bizarre warning.
September 7, 2026 8:31 pm
Lenny Rush is HBO's Dobby, and nobody will say whether he will be CGI, motion capture or prosthetics
HBO Max’s new Harry Potter TV show has picked its Dobby — a BAFTA-winning actor — and fans are already wondering about one key detail.
September 6, 2026 7:15 pm
Not great: 'Harry Potter' fans say HBO's reboot is missing a key part
Following the second 'Harry Potter' trailer, one part of the show isn’t going down as favourably as the original movie.
September 3, 2026 9:38 pm
The man who supervised Jurassic Park's dinosaurs is auctioning off his whole studio
Legendary VFX pioneer Phil Tippett has to close his storied studio after 35 years — and the treasures inside are about to go under the hammer.
August 31, 2026 3:16 pm
About that major recast: Robert De Niro weighs in on the long-awaited Heat sequel
Robert De Niro has weighed in on talk of a new face taking over Neil McCauley in Michael Mann’s Heat 2.
August 26, 2026 3:57 pm
Netflix is splashing out — Greta Gerwig’s Narnia ranks among its most expensive movies ever
Brace yourself: Netflix is digging deep for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, with a reported price tag hefty enough to rank among its most expensive films ever.
August 25, 2026 10:02 pm
Yep, CGI is still the toughest part of Lanterns — even with its True Detective setup
Forget Green Lantern constructs and intergalactic sequences — Lanterns’ VFX headache came from far less flashy stuff, as VFX producer Eddie Bonin unpacks the show’s True Detective setup.
August 25, 2026 6:58 pm
Weekend watchlist sorted: three standout Apple TV picks to binge
If the big hitters on Netflix, Prime Video and HBO Max are done and dusted, it’s time to sniff out something new.
August 9, 2026 3:43 pm
Eli Roth admits using generative AI in Ice Cream Man amid backlash
Eli Roth has clarified his earlier comments about how Ice Cream Man was made, saying he “misspoke” amid mounting criticism over generative AI.
August 5, 2026 5:12 pm
Every The Boys spinoff planned after the finale: one has already wrapped filming, one barely exists on paper
The Boys ended on 20 May 2026 after five seasons and 40 episodes, with Homelander and Butcher both dead and no obvious hook left dangling for a sequel. Prime Video, however, is not done with Vought International.
August 2, 2026 7:51 pm
Avengers: Doomsday drops first official trailer — doom is coming to the MCU
Marvel’s new Avengers: Doomsday footage lands online with a moodier edge, signalling a darker turn for the saga.
July 20, 2026 5:22 pm
Netflix reveals just how much AI now powers its movies and shows
Once a lab experiment, AI is now baked into Netflix’s creative pipeline, shaping hundreds of movies and shows across multiple stages. The company says it’s there to boost productions, not sideline artists.
July 19, 2026 5:24 pm
Live-action Moana skips a post-credits scene entirely
Stay if you want, but there’s nothing waiting after the credits this time.
July 9, 2026 9:38 pm
Young Washington director explains why AI was used—and what everyone got wrong
Young Washington director Jon Erwin is leaning hard into AI, calling it a safer, more affordable way to make movies. In a new Variety interview, he breaks down how the tech shaped the production — and why the choice is stirring debate.
July 3, 2026 9:54 pm
Antony Starr Sides With Backrooms Director, Slams AI Movie Casting as Horrible
Antony Starr is backing Backrooms director Kane Parsons in the AI debate, saying recent hits prove audiences want real storytelling over VFX bloat and calling AI movie casts horrible. His comments follow Parsons’ stance that AI strips away creative satisfaction.
June 5, 2026 9:00 pm
Hollywood’s AI Split: Martin Scorsese Leans In as Backrooms Creator Kane Parsons Pushes Back
Backrooms director Kane Parsons is out on generative AI, arguing it strips away the creative satisfaction of making movies — just as Martin Scorsese and other Hollywood heavyweights lean into the tech. The rift over AI on set is only getting louder.
June 4, 2026 4:38 pm
The Box Office Math That Could Keep The Mandalorian and Grogu From Breaking Even
Fan favorites on streaming, The Mandalorian & Grogu may face a harsh box office reality. Ballooning budgets, VFX-heavy costs, and a crowded release calendar could keep break-even stubbornly out of reach.
May 28, 2026 7:47 pm
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