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In the 1970s, a getaway driver encounters a tenacious FBI agent who wants to take his crime family down. This thriller comes from the mind of the esteemed J.J. Abrams and stars his fellow Lost alum, Josh Holloway, as a getaway driver who must use his skills for the good of the government when the first Black female FBI agent in American history asks him for her help (the agent will be played by Rachel Hilson).

Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* #NewAvengers throws audiences into the MCU’s darkest corner yet; brought to life by the meticulous 3D Immersive VFX craftsmanship of SDFX Studios. This antihero team-up follows Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), and John Walker (Wyatt Russell) as they’re forced into a high-stakes mission by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Their target; Robert Reynolds, a dangerously unstable superpowered being whose fractured psyche manifests as both the immensely powerful Sentry and his dark counterpart, the Void (played by Lewis Pullman). As the New Avengers confront their own demons, the 3D experience pulls viewers deeper into their gritty, broken world.

At the helm of that visual experience is Stereo Supervisor Jason Bomstein, who led the charge in crafting a stereoscopic language grounded in emotional realism. Working closely with Marvel Studios’ Emma Webb and her team, Bomstein shaped a 3D aesthetic that never distracts—but always deepens. “Because the environments are familiar, grounded, and realistic, the 3D had to be nearly invisible in its execution,” he explained. “Good 3D, like good VFX, should serve the story and go unnoticed until it hits you emotionally.”

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Marvel Studios' Daredevil: Born Again will be coming exclusively to Disney+.

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Lucasfilm’s Emmy®-nominated thriller “Andor,” returns for its long-awaited conclusion on April 22, exclusively on Disney+.

The second season takes place as the horizon of war draws near and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance. Everyone will be tested and, as the stakes rise, the betrayals, sacrifices and conflicting agendas will become profound. Rife with political intrigue and danger, the series is a prequel to “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” which portrayed a heroic band of rebels who steal the plans to the Empire’s weapon of mass destruction—The Death Star—setting the stage for the events of the original 1977 film.

“Andor” sets the clock back five years from the events of “Rogue One” to tell the story of the film’s hero, Cassian Andor, and his transformation from disinterested, cynical nobody into a rebel hero on his way to an epic destiny.

Season 1, which debuted on September 21, 2022, covered the first year of Cassian Andor’s journey. The 12 episodes of this final season will play in groups of three in four “chapters,” each of them moving us one year forward.

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In “Severance,” Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in “work-life balance” is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work … and of himself. In season two, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.

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Marvel Studios

In the world of The Electric State, the ’90s look a little different. Sure, plaid flannel shirts and grunge black eyeliner are still in, but a catastrophic war between humans and robots has left the world scarred and divided. With robots banished to a remote wasteland, an uneasy peace has been reached — but it may not last for long.

Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo (Avengers: Endgame, The Gray Man) from a script by Chris Markus and Stephen McFeely, The Electric State follows a young woman (played by Millie Bobby Brown) who embarks on a perilous journey across the American West, accompanied by a mysterious toy robot and a roguish smuggler (Chris Pratt). Together, they’ll unravel a mechanical conspiracy at the center of the American heartland.

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The two-episode premiere of The Acolyte, a Star Wars Original series, arrives June 4 on Disney+.

Audiences who head out to the newest adventures of Star-Lord, Rocket, Groot, and the rest of the Guardians in stereoscopic 3D know they can count on an enhanced experience. And one aspect that differentiates the 3D version of the Guardians of the Galaxy experience comes from the way outer space is presented. “That vastness can be expressed in 3D in a way it never could be in 2D,” says Lead Stereographer Jason Bomstein of SDFX Studios, which has collaborated with Marvel Studios to deliver the 3D versions of all the Guardians movies.

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In a particular section in the James Gunn-directed Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3, several characters jump from their ship to the region where Orgocorp is headquartered. Surrounding them is the pus-like substance which is part of the location’s atmosphere, bubbling and floating around them. Besides the 3D characteristics that enhances the sense of this gooey substance surrounding everybody, Bomstein explains, “we’re also introducing additional depth to really help push the feeling that space, which is the backdrop of the scene, is a lot vaster than could be represented in 2D. We can push the space very far back, making the distance actually seem more pronounced than it would even if the viewer really was there in that situation. That’s really fun!”

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The SDFX Studios teams faced a challenge working on an almost two-minute scene of along a hallway which was the scene of a major fight among numerous characters. Presented as a single take with the camera constantly moving to capture key action moments, the shot was actually comprised of three different shots stitched together. “It’s a really cool scene,” Bomstein recalls. The illusion of the single take was seamless in 2D. “For the 3D version, we needed to go through and ensure that it was equally seamless in terms of the way the 3D is interpreted from the end of one shot to the head of the next. We also had to be mindful in the stereoscopic version that a two-minute scene with so much camera movement can get to cause fatigue if the amount of depth changes as quickly and too frequently.”

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Viewer sin 3D also benefit from the effect of having the occasional element – blood spatter, a hand, or a sword, for example – reaching outside the top masking, so they appear to jump right out of the screen. “It’s just one of those added visual effects that you really can’t do in 2D,” Bomstein notes.

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The color grading for the film was done by Stefan Sonnenfeld, Sr. Colorist / CEO of company, Company 3.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,starring Chris Pratt, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldaña and Pom Klementieff, is a Marvel Studios Film released by Walt Disney Motion Pictures. See it in theaters in 3D now.

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Alvaro: Reignition | Free Fire Tales

Get ready to be swept away into the mesmerizing realm of Free Fire with the highly anticipated animated film, "Alvaro: Reignition | Free Fire Tales," now available on YouTube. The film takes audiences on a gripping journey that explores the origins of the beloved character Alvaro. The film reveals the challenges he faced in his past and his subsequent transformation into a hero driven by redemption. Packed with adrenaline-fueled action sequences, emotional depth, and unexpected twists, this animation brings the immersive world of Free Fire to the screen like never before. Fans and newcomers alike will be captivated by the rich narrative and engaging characters as they witness Alvaro's extraordinary evolution. This extraordinary production showcases the exceptional VFX skills of the SDFX Studios' team.

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A Creative Collaboration

This Animated film boasts a talented team behind the scenes, including co-director Ethan Hurd, who has lent his visionary storytelling abilities to bring this animated film to life. Creative Supervisor Marcelo Vignali, renowned for his artistic vision, adds an extra layer of creativity and depth to the project. The film's executive producers, Salvy Maleki, Aaron Parry, and Stephen Gallop, have provided invaluable guidance and support throughout the production process. With Alisha Vander Ahe as line producer, Maria Ximena Lozano H. as supervising producer, and James Hathcock as post-producer, the film benefits from a wealth of experience in delivering high-quality animated content.

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Visual Marvels: SDFX Studios' Expertise

SDFX Studios, with its renowned expertise in visual effects, has played a pivotal role in bringing "Alvaro: Reignition | Free Fire Tales" to life. The teams in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Pune have contributed their exceptional VFX skills, creating a visually stunning experience that immerses viewers in the Free Fire universe. CG supervisors Kenny Kuang and Mark Ainslie have ensured that the animation seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology and artistic vision, resulting in breathtakingly realistic visuals. The collaboration between SDFX Studios and Garena, the studio behind Free Fire, has yielded an animation that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in the world of gaming-inspired storytelling.

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