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Tron: Legacy Q&A with Steve Preeg
27 April 2011 5:58 AM, PDT | FusedFilm | See recent FusedFilm news »
With the recent release of Tron: Legacy on blu-ray & DVD Disney held a virtual roundtable with Head of Animation Steve Preeg , check out the Q&A below and if you haven’t done so already go pick up your copy of Tron: Legacy now.
What was the hardest part of the animation in Tron: Legacy?
Steve Preeg: For sure the hardest part was Clu, bringing a human being to the screen has long been considered impossible in CGI, as humans are very used to looking at other humans faces. Avoiding what is known as the uncanny valley is what we all face in this industry in regards to this type of work.
What was it like working with a first-time director like Joe Kosinski contrasted with working with a veteran like David Fincher?
Steve Preeg: They are both great filmmakers. With David you expect him to »
- Marc Vibbert
Steve Preeg Talks Tron: Legacy Blu-ray and DVD
5 April 2011 8:30 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
The head of animation Steve Preeg discusses the making of this sci-fi classic
After a successful theatrical release, Tron: Legacy hits the shelves on DVD, two-disc Blu-ray/DVD, four-disc Blu-ray/DVD/3D Blu-ray, and Tron: Legacy/Tron: The Original Classic five-disc Blu-ray on April 5. One of the more integral parts of this effects-heavy production is the head of animation, Steve Preeg, who won an Oscar for his visual effects work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Steve Preeg recently headed up a "virtual roundtable" session where he discusses the making of Tron: Legacy. Here's what he had to say below.
What was the hardest part of the animation in Tron: Legacy?
Steve Preeg: For sure the hardest part was Clu, bringing a human being to the screen has long been considered impossible in CGI, as humans are very used to looking at other humans faces. Avoiding what »
- MovieWeb
Q&A with Tron Legacy Head of Animation Steve Preeg
26 March 2011 9:41 PM, PDT | The Movie Pool | See recent The Movie Pool news »
To celebrate the release of Tron Legacy on Blu-ray and DVD on April 5, The Movie Pool recently had the chance to sit in on Q&A sessions with the Oscar-winning minds behind the sensational visual effects in the film. The first Q&A, with Oscar-winning Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Barba, can be viewed right here. Our second Q&A is with Steve Preeg of Digital Domain, the Head of Animation for Tron Legacy. Preeg won an Oscar for his work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. His other credits include Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Flags of Our Fathers, I, Robot, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and King Kong. Preeg (center in the picture below) is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Rather than editing down Preeg's comments, »
Q&A with Tron Legacy Head of Animation Steve Preeg
26 March 2011 9:41 PM, PDT | The Movie Pool | See recent The Movie Pool news »
To celebrate the release of Tron Legacy on Blu-ray and DVD on April 5, The Movie Pool recently had the chance to sit in on Q&A sessions with the Oscar-winning minds behind the sensational visual effects in the film. The first Q&A, with Oscar-winning Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Barba, can be viewed right here. Our second Q&A is with Steve Preeg of Digital Domain, the Head of Animation for Tron Legacy. Preeg won an Oscar for his work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. His other credits include Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Flags of Our Fathers, I, Robot, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and King Kong. Preeg (center in the picture below) is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Rather than editing down Preeg's comments, »
Q&A with Tron Legacy VFX Supervisor Eric Barba
25 March 2011 6:05 PM, PDT | The Movie Pool | See recent The Movie Pool news »
To celebrate the release of Tron Legacy on Blu-ray and DVD on April 5, The Movie Pool recently had the chance to sit in on Q&A sessions with the Oscar-winning minds behind the sensational visual effects in the film. The first is with Tron Legacy Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Barba of Digital Domain. Barba won an Academy Award (shown below) for his work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It is one of many David Fincher-directed projects that Barba has worked on, including Zodiac and a number of his commercials. His other credits include The Fifth Element and Supernova.
Rather than editing down Barba's comments, we decided to present the Q&A in its entirety. Questions asked by The Movie Pool are identified. To read our second Q&A with Head of Animation Steve Preeg, click right here.
Q. Now that Tron Legacy has been viewed by the masses, »
Q&A with Tron Legacy VFX Supervisor Eric Barba
25 March 2011 6:05 PM, PDT | The Movie Pool | See recent The Movie Pool news »
To celebrate the release of Tron Legacy on Blu-ray and DVD on April 5, The Movie Pool recently had the chance to sit in on Q&A sessions with the Oscar-winning minds behind the sensational visual effects in the film. The first is with Tron Legacy Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Barba of Digital Domain. Barba won an Academy Award (shown below) for his work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It is one of many David Fincher-directed projects that Barba has worked on, including Zodiac and a number of his commercials. His other credits include The Fifth Element and Supernova.
Rather than editing down Barba's comments, we decided to present the Q&A in its entirety. Questions asked by The Movie Pool are identified. To read our second Q&A with Head of Animation Steve Preeg, click right here.
Q. Now that Tron Legacy has been viewed by the masses, »
Steve Preeg Talks About His Animation Work on Tron: Legacy
24 March 2011 8:39 PM, PDT | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Read our interview with Academy Award-winning Head of Animation Steve Preeg, who worked on the visual effects on the box office smash ‘Tron: Legacy.’ The sci-fi film, which is the sequel to the cult 1982 classic ‘Tron,’ is set to be released on DVD and a special 5-disc 3D Blu-ray edition on April 5, 2011. Preeg discusses, among other things, what the hardest part of working on the movie’s animation was, and how he got involved with the project. Question (Q): What was the hardest part of the animation in ‘Tron: Legacy?’ Steve Preeg (Sp): For sure the hardest part was Clu (who is played by Jeff Bridges); bringing a human being [...] »
- karen
37th Annual Saturn Award Nominations
25 February 2011 12:00 PM, PST | ScifiMafia | See recent ScifiMafia news »
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films has announced the nominations for The 37th Annual Saturn Awards. Among others, Director Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic, Inception leads the pack with 9 nominations. Director Joseph Kosinski‘s long-awaited Tron: Legacy pulled in 7 nominations, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 earned 5 nominations.
Check out all the nominees below!
The 37th Annual Saturn Award Nominees
Best Science Fiction Film:
Hereafter (Warner Bros.)
Inception (Warner Bros.)
Iron Man 2 (Paramount/Marvel)
Never Let Me Go (Fox Searchlight)
Splice (Warner Bros.)
Tron: Legacy (Walt Disney Studios)
Best Fantasy Film:
Alice in Wonderland (Walt Disney Studios)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (20th Century Fox)
Clash of the Titans (Warner Bros.)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Warner Bros.)
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Universal)
Twilight: Eclipse (Summit Entertainment)
Best Horror/Thriller Film:
The American (Focus)
- Jason Moore
2011 Saturn Award Nominees Announced
24 February 2011 12:13 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
It's that time of year again: The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films has announced the nominations for its 37th Annual Saturn Awards.
From the Press Release:
Leading the charge is Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending sci-fi thriller “Inception” with 9 nominations. Overture/Relativity Media’s “Let Me In” and Disney’s “Tron: Legacy” downloaded 7 nominations apiece; Clint Eastwood’s thought-provoking “Hereafter” received 6; while “Alice in Wonderland,” “Black Swan,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” “Never Let Me Go” and “Shutter Island” earned 5 nominations each.
In the television categories, Frank Darabont’s zombie-drama “The Walking Dead” (AMC) came to life with 6 nominations. “Breaking Bad” (AMC), “Lost” (ABC) and “Fringe” (Fox) tied with 5 nominations. “Leverage” (TNT) and “True Blood” (HBO) earned 4 apiece, followed by “Dexter” (Showtime) and “V” (ABC) with 3 and “The Closer” (TNT), “Smallville” (CW) and “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” (Starz) with 2.
The Academy was founded in 1972 by noted »
- The Woman In Black
Saturn Award 2011 Nominations
24 February 2011 5:08 AM, PST | Filmofilia | See recent Filmofilia news »
I love Saturn Awards! Of course, if you’re fan of science fiction, fantasy and horror film, you love them too.
So, you’ll be glad to hear that Saturn Awards nominations for the 37th Annual Saturn Awards were announced this Wednesday by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror and that we already have a leader!
And it’s Christopher Nolan‘s Inception that led with nine nominations, including best sci-fi pic, as well as Let Me In, Tron: Legacy,Hereafter, Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 which all garnered multiple nominations also.
On the other hand, AMC’s The Walking Dead led all TV series with 6 nominations, while Breaking Bad, Fringe, and Lost with 5 each.
When it comes to actors, we’re not surprised to see that Jeff Bridges, George Clooney, Robert Downey Jr. and Ryan Reynolds gained their nominations for Best Actor, »
- Fiona
"Inception" Tops Visual Effects Society Nominations!
10 January 2011 10:51 AM, PST | Manny the Movie Guy | See recent Manny the Movie Guy news »
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) has announced the nominees for the 9th Annual Ves Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding visual effects artistry in 24 categories of film, animation, television,
commercials and video games.
Christopher Nolan's "Inception" dominated the nominations receiving four nods. Nolan will also be honored at the event with the inaugural Ves Visionary Award. Ray Harryhausen will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Ves Awards will take place on Tuesday, February 1 and will air exclusively on Reelzchannel Saturday, February 19 at 10p Et/Pt with encore presentations throughout February.
Here's the complete list of nominees for the 9th Annual Ves Awards:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual-Effects Driven Feature Motion
Picture
Paul Franklin Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Corbould Special Effects Supervisor
Mike Chambers Visual Effects Producer
Matthew Plummer Visual Effects Producer
Ben Snow VFX Supervisor
Ged Wright VFX Supervisor
Janek Sirrs VFX Supervisor
Susan Pickett VFX »
- Manny
Inception, Tron: Legacy, Harry Potter: Visual Effects Society Nominations
10 January 2011 1:24 AM, PST | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
Garrett Hedlund in Joseph Kosinsky's Tron: Legacy Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual-Effects Driven Feature Motion Picture Inception Paul Franklin Visual Effects Supervisor Chris Corbould Special Effects Supervisor Mike Chambers Visual Effects Producer Matthew Plummer Visual Effects Producer Iron Man 2 Ben Snow VFX Supervisor Ged Wright VFX Supervisor Janek Sirrs VFX Supervisor Susan Pickett VFX Producer Tron: Legacy Eric Barba Visual Effects Supervisor Lisa Beroud Visual Effects Producer Steve Preeg Animation Director Karl Denham Sequence Supervisor Alice in Wonderland Ken Ralston Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Tom Peitzman Visual Effects Producer David Schaub Animation Supervisor Carey Villegas Visual Effects Supervisor Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I Tim Burke Overall VFX Supervisor Emma Norton Visual Effects Producer John Richardson Special Effects Supervisor Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Feature Motion Picture Green Zone Peter Chiang Visual Effects Supervisor Charlie Noble Visual Effects Supervisor Joss Williams Special Effects Supervisor Matthew Plummer »
- Steve Montgomery
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