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Christie Supports Shanghai International Film Festival for Seventh Year

Tue, 06/16/2015 - 12:06 -- Nick Dager

Christie is serving as the exclusive digital projection partner for the Shanghai International Film Festival for the seventh consecutive year. The 18th annual Shanghai International Film Festival will take place from June 13-21. Known as China’s only non-specialized competitive international film festival accredited by the Paris-based Fédération Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films, the festival kicked off in style with the screening of veteran Hong Kong director Derek Yee’s new film, I Am Somebody, while China-Russian co-production Ballet in the Flames of War will close the event.

Method Demolishes Downtown LA in San Andreas

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 14:39 -- Nick Dager

The action thriller San Andreas, now in theaters, is packed with catastrophic destruction, achieved in part through 247 complex visual effects shots executed by Method Studios facilities. As one of the main visual effects vendors on the film, Method was responsible for the entire downtown Los Angeles sequence, in which an earthquake decimates the city, and also contributed to the San Francisco sequence.

Filmworkers, Churchill Studios Stage Shark Attack for La Quinta

Fri, 06/12/2015 - 12:19 -- Nick Dager

Man-eating sharks turn cuddly in a new campaign for La Quinta. Filmworkers and Churchill Studio provided the inspired computer generated magic for Swim in which a businessman is dropped into a dive tank filled with blood thirsty sea creatures. The campaign was conceived by DDB Chicago, and directed by David McNally of Company Films.

3DR Solo App Hits iTunes

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 14:43 -- Al Caudullo

The 3DR Solo is the first Drone system to be equipped with a Linux computer on both the drone and the controller. But what could be the most amazing part is the ability to exert control over the entire system using your iOS or Android device. In fact, the device is so geared towards using one of these phones or tablet that the Solo Controller comes with a built in holder.

Digital Domain Wins 2015 AICP VFX Award

Tue, 06/09/2015 - 11:21 -- Nick Dager

Digital Domain was honored at the 2015 AICP Awards for Best Visual Effects for the commercial, Destiny Become Legend. Directed by acclaimed feature filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, Digital Domain collaborated with agency 72andSunny and live action production company Reset, to create this breathtaking piece for one of the year’s best selling games. The piece for the first person shooter features a stunning blend of cinematic live action and visual effects.

Strand Releasing Acquires Mala Mala

Mon, 06/08/2015 - 15:41 -- Nick Dager

Strand Releasing has announced that the company is acquiring North American rights to Antonio Santini and Dan Sickles’ critically acclaimed documentary Mala Mala, executive produced by Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler and produced by Santini and Sickles’ El Peligro Productions. A celebration of the trans and drag communities in Puerto Rico, the film made its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and will have its highly anticipated debut in theaters on July 1st at the IFC Center.

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