3D Update: Order of the Phoenix Smashes IMAX Opening Records

Following up on last week's post Sizzlin Stereoscopic 3D - visit VFX World to read the latest news on how "Phoenix" shattered opening box office records at IMAX theaters with a special 3D finale. I may have to see the movie again just to check this out!

What Weta Digital can do in a few short months

Photo Credit: TM and Copyright 20th Century Fox and Marvel Comics

Our friends over at VFXWorld posted a fantastic interview recently about the amazing creative accomplishments of Weta Digital for a liquid, reflective shine for Silver Surfer in the new Fantastic 4 sequel. We went to see the movie today and have to agree, the Surfer in particular represents some of the best effects work we've seen to date. And according to Vfx supervisor Eric Saindon, the biggest challenge was beating the clock - having only from the end of January this year to the end of April to complete around 300 shots. Unreal!!

Check out the article - it's an extraordinary peek behind the scenes, and even though I'm afraid you have to register to read it... if you're into effects (like I am), it's worth it.