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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Jurassic World Rebirth': Instant Oscar odds
When Jurassic Park opened in 1993, it marked a historic leap for visual effects and was rewarded as such at the Academy Awards the following years, where it won three Oscars including one for Best Visual Effects. Thirty-two years later, visual effects and the film franchise that Jurassic Park spawned look quite different. The six movies that followed Park racked up a total one nomination and zero wins. More from Gold Derby The controversy over the champion 'Jeopardy' couple: A brief explainer Kesha's 'Period': What critics are saying about the singer's first independent album But could the relatively stripped-down Jurassic World Rebirth be the movie that breaks the Ice Age of a cold streak that's been around since 1997's The Lost World: Jurassic Park? The reviews certainly lower expectations for any surprise above-the-line noms, but there are a few categories where the franchise could show signs of life. It's the category where the series has been the strongest, accounting for half of its four total nominations. If Rebirth has any hope of an Oscar nomination, this would be it. Putting dinosaurs onto the big screen might not be a new trick, but it's one that certainly draws a lot of attention to itself — like Sam Neill waving around a flare, saying "Hey! Nominate me!" For Alexadre Desplat's work on Rebirth to qualify for Oscar contention, at least 80 percent of the score would need to be new music. That's the standard the Academy places on sequels and franchise films hoping to qualify for Best Score. Since Rebirth only wheels out the iconic John Williams theme in a handful of key moments, it's certainly possible that the two-time winner and 11-time nominee will be eligible, but there's a high bar to clear. The two-time nominee behind the photography for Gladiator and The Phantom of the Opera, John Mathieson, shot Rebirth for director Gareth Edwards and does lend some moody weight to the film, especially in the flare-lit night sequences. Best of Gold Derby Everything to know about 'The Batman 2': Returning cast, script finalized Tom Cruise movies: 17 greatest films ranked worst to best 'It was wonderful to be on that ride': Christian Slater talks his beloved roles, from cult classics ('Heathers,' 'True Romance') to TV hits ('Mr. Robot,' 'Dexter: Original Sin') Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Wonder Dynamics co-founder Nikola Todorovic joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is back at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to dig into what's next in tech. And when it comes to artificial intelligence, the conversations aren't just technical — they're creative, cinematic, and boundary-pushing. That's why Nikola Todorovic is headed to the AI Stage. A visual effects veteran turned AI entrepreneur, Todorovic is the co-founder of Wonder Dynamics, now an Autodesk company. Alongside actor and producer Tye Sheridan, he helped launch Autodesk Flow Studio (formerly Wonder Studio), a groundbreaking AI platform that allows creators to seamlessly integrate 3D characters into live-action scenes. The platform uses cloud-based tools to automate complex processes like lighting, animation, and composition, giving filmmakers a radically faster and more accessible path to high-end visual effects. Todorovic's journey to this moment wasn't traditional, but that's exactly the point. As an award-winning filmmaker and VFX supervisor, he spent years working at the intersection of storytelling and technology. That experience led to Wonder Dynamics, where the mission has always been to empower artists, not replace them. The company's acquisition by Autodesk in 2024 marked a major validation of that vision, and now Todorovic is helping shape the future of creative AI inside one of the industry's biggest ecosystems. At Disrupt, he'll join other AI industry leaders for a wide-ranging panel on what's coming next — from generative tools to ethical design to the future of creator workflows. Stay tuned to the fast-growing Disrupt agenda page for the latest updates. Expect a conversation in Todorovic's session that spans beyond buzzwords and dives into the real-world impact of AI in media and beyond. Join 10,000 other tech and VC leaders on the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to hear from Nikola Todorovic and other top voices driving the future of artificial intelligence. It's all happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Lock in your spot today and save up to $675 before prices go up. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
TechCrunch
4 days ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Wonder Dynamics co-founder Nikola Todorovic joins Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is back at Moscone West in San Francisco this October 27–29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to dig into what's next in tech. And when it comes to artificial intelligence, the conversations aren't just technical — they're creative, cinematic, and boundary-pushing. That's why Nikola Todorovic is headed to the AI Stage. A visual effects veteran turned AI entrepreneur, Todorovic is the co-founder of Wonder Dynamics, now an Autodesk company. Alongside actor and producer Tye Sheridan, he helped launch Autodesk Flow Studio (formerly Wonder Studio), a groundbreaking AI platform that allows creators to seamlessly integrate 3D characters into live-action scenes. The platform uses cloud-based tools to automate complex processes like lighting, animation, and composition, giving filmmakers a radically faster and more accessible path to high-end visual effects. Where film meets AI Todorovic's journey to this moment wasn't traditional, but that's exactly the point. As an award-winning filmmaker and VFX supervisor, he spent years working at the intersection of storytelling and technology. That experience led to Wonder Dynamics, where the mission has always been to empower artists, not replace them. The company's acquisition by Autodesk in 2024 marked a major validation of that vision, and now Todorovic is helping shape the future of creative AI inside one of the industry's biggest ecosystems. At Disrupt, he'll join other AI industry leaders for a wide-ranging panel on what's coming next — from generative tools to ethical design to the future of creator workflows. Stay tuned to the fast-growing Disrupt agenda page for the latest updates. Expect a conversation in Todorovic's session that spans beyond buzzwords and dives into the real-world impact of AI in media and beyond. Join 10,000 other tech and VC leaders on the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to hear from Nikola Todorovic and other top voices driving the future of artificial intelligence. It's all happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Lock in your spot today and save up to $675 before prices go up.
CNA
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Visual effects veteran Ed Ulbrich joins AI company Moonvalley
LOS ANGELES :Visual effects veteran Ed Ulbrich, who worked on such films as "Titanic" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Top Gun: Maverick," has joined artificial intelligence research company Moonvalley as head of strategic growth and partnerships. Ulbrich will work to broaden the company's relationships in Hollywood and collaborate with Moonvalley's studio arm, Asteria Film, to promote adoption of its technology. He said in an interview he sees parallels between the rise of generative AI and the birth of computer-generated imagery, which revolutionized visual effects in film decades earlier. "A lot of people worried we were going to be getting rid of jobs, so I've seen this before," Ulbrich said. "By the way, history will show hundreds of thousands of jobs were created from that bloom in technology." Moonvalley is one of several artificial intelligence companies looking to establish a foothold in Hollywood. The company has looked to position itself as respectful of copyright, using only licensed works used to train its AI video model, Marey. The unauthorized use of film and television libraries has become a recent flashpoint, leading two major Hollywood studios to file a lawsuit against another AI company, Midjourney. 'What drew me to Moonvalley is their respect for the craft, their use of clean, licensed data, and their focus on empowering creators," Ulbrich said. Ulbrich has more than three decades of experience in visual effects, with more than 50 film and television and 500 commercial credits. He also helped pioneer live digital human performances with a holographic projection of the late rapper Tupac Shakur at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2012. Prior to joining Moonvalley, Ulbrich served as chief content officer and production president at Metaphysic, a generative AI company best known for technology used to age and de-age actors Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in the movie "Here." That company was acquired in February by DNEG Group. He also held senior roles at Deluxe and Digital Domain, where he served as CEO.
Reuters
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Visual effects veteran Ed Ulbrich joins AI company Moonvalley
LOS ANGELES, June 18 (Reuters) - Visual effects veteran Ed Ulbrich, who worked on such films as "Titanic" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Top Gun: Maverick," has joined artificial intelligence research company Moonvalley as head of strategic growth and partnerships. Ulbrich will work to broaden the company's relationships in Hollywood and collaborate with Moonvalley's studio arm, Asteria Film, to promote adoption of its technology. He said in an interview he sees parallels between the rise of generative AI and the birth of computer-generated imagery, which revolutionized visual effects in film decades earlier. "A lot of people worried we were going to be getting rid of jobs, so I've seen this before," Ulbrich said. "By the way, history will show hundreds of thousands of jobs were created from that bloom in technology." Moonvalley is one of several artificial intelligence companies looking to establish a foothold in Hollywood. The company has looked to position itself as respectful of copyright, using only licensed works used to train its AI video model, Marey. The unauthorized use of film and television libraries has become a recent flashpoint, leading two major Hollywood studios to file a lawsuit against another AI company, Midjourney. 'What drew me to Moonvalley is their respect for the craft, their use of clean, licensed data, and their focus on empowering creators," Ulbrich said. Ulbrich has more than three decades of experience in visual effects, with more than 50 film and television and 500 commercial credits. He also helped pioneer live digital human performances with a holographic projection of the late rapper Tupac Shakur at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2012. Prior to joining Moonvalley, Ulbrich served as chief content officer and production president at Metaphysic, a generative AI company best known for technology used to age and de-age actors Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in the movie "Here." That company was acquired in February by DNEG Group. He also held senior roles at Deluxe and Digital Domain, where he served as CEO.
