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VOLUME 48 NO. 3 JULY•AUGUST•SEPTEMBER 2025
features
How to Train Your Dragon
Bringing a beloved animated tale into the
live-action realm with cutting-edge VFX.
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showcase
Inside the process of delivering death-defying visuals and
complex set pieces for Final Destination: Bloodlines.
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Digital Domain cras groundbreaking visual
effects for Marvel's iconic first family.
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The Last of Us: Season 2
Wētā FX creates epic visuals for the second
season of HBO's post-apocalyptic series.
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28 years later
Union brings an infected world to life for a new
chapter in Danny Boyle's iconic horror franchise.
22
spotlight
The golden era of immersive experiences is coming:
Identifying the top trends in a rapidly expanding market.
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in focus
Securing creativity: Exploring whether ISO 27001 is the
right fit to protect your studio's intellectual property.
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Editor's Note
Reimagining the future: How emerging technology is
revolutionizing the computer graphics industry.
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