Pixar’s creative team faced a challenge in animating the characters of Elemental, which were made up of many visual effects. To streamline their animation process, they realized that they needed a new approach that involved collaboration between departments. Production designer Don Shank stated that collaborating with the people making the characters, building the environment, and
In a recent development, employees at a Starbucks café in Rochester, NY, have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to decertify the Service Employees International Union’s (SEIU) front group, known as Starbucks Workers United. This comes after the SEIU won an election in April 2022 with a narrow vote of 13-11.
The Irish government is facing demands to clarify details of a secret agreement with the UK for Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft to help defend Irish airspace in an emergency. Sinn Fein is insisting that the government elaborate on the deal to ensure it’s not breaking Ireland’s cherished neutrality, while an independent senator is taking
According to Carol Mangione, MD, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released new draft guidance recommending biennial mammography screening for women at average risk for breast cancer starting at age 40. This news has been received positively as it will likely lead to early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Orphan Drugs for Small
Preparations are underway for the start of the Cannes Film Festival, which begins on Tuesday. Despite the fickle weather and potential disruptions, a sense of calm prevails on the Croisette, with technicians and security personnel milling up and down the promenade. The red carpet is partially rolled out, and there is enough activity to indicate
SAG-AFTRA’s leadership came together in a united front at the annual membership meeting in Los Angeles. The meeting was held to emphasize the importance of solidarity ahead of the upcoming contract negotiations. Although the leadership is divided along internal party lines, they set aside their differences for the sake of the union’s best interests, according
IFC Films had a successful weekend with their film BlackBerry grossing $473k across 450 theaters, placing it in the top ten on Friday with a US per theater average of $1.05k. The film is estimated to gross $740k in North America over the weekend, with Elevation Pictures handling Canada. BlackBerry stars This is the End’s
Dancing sensation Violet McGraw, known for her viral performance in the horror film M3gan, is set to star in the upcoming film A Wonderful Way with Dragons, produced, written and directed by Delfine Paolini. The film will be shot in Upstate NY beginning this summer, and it marks Paolini’s debut as a feature film director.
The Memphis Grizzlies have suspended their star guard, Ja Morant, from all team activities after a video showing him holding a gun began circulating on social media over the weekend. The Grizzlies announced the suspension on Sunday, noting that it is pending a league review. The NBA has not yet commented on the situation. During
The Royal Festival Hall was the venue for the UK television industry’s most important night, where stars gathered to celebrate the best of British TV. Kate Winslet, the Oscar-winning actress, won the award for Best Leading Actress while Ben Whishaw won Best Leading Actor for his role as a doctor in This Is Going to