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VOLUME 48 NO. 4 OCTOBER•NOVEMBER•DECEMBER 2025
features
Wicked: For Good
Craing spectacular visuals for an epic
musical conclusion in the Land of Oz.
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showcase
PFX delivers exaggerated slapstick comedy and
technically precise VFX for The Naked Gun.
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The lost Bus
VFX supervisor Charlie Noble leads a team of
a dozen studios to create a real-life inferno.
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Outlook 2026
Top industry thought leaders share their
unique perspectives and predictions.
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Remastering Classics
Aspyr Media brings iconic games back to life
with Signiant's file transfer technology.
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spotlight
Felt but not seen: Creating grounded, story-based visual
effects for DC Studios' acclaimed series The Penguin.
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in focus
Chaos brings real-time rendering to Maya and Houdini:
A rundown of the robust new features for artists.
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Editor's Note
Celebrating innovation and focusing on the future:
Showcasing achievements and making predictions.
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