VFX and animation company Cinesite has taken a majority stake in Andy Serkis’s performance capture and virtual production outfit The Imaginarium Studios, Variety can confirm.
Formed in 2012 by the “Lord of the Rings” star, the studio boasts a “revolutionary” approach to mo-cap that includes industry-wide innovation and has seen it collaborate on projects including “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” “Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3” and Netflix’s “Dance Monsters,” among other projects. The studio boasts facilities at both Pinewood in the U.K. and Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Ga.
Under the terms of the deal, The Imaginarium Studios will become a Cinesite partner company, retaining its culture, brand and facilities. CEO Matthew Brown will continue to lead the company’s staff.
The deal marks the latest collaboration for Cinesite and Serkis, who also runs production company The Imaginarium Productions with producer Jonathan Cavendish (“Bridget Jones’s Diary”). The two companies are...
Formed in 2012 by the “Lord of the Rings” star, the studio boasts a “revolutionary” approach to mo-cap that includes industry-wide innovation and has seen it collaborate on projects including “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” “Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 3” and Netflix’s “Dance Monsters,” among other projects. The studio boasts facilities at both Pinewood in the U.K. and Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Ga.
Under the terms of the deal, The Imaginarium Studios will become a Cinesite partner company, retaining its culture, brand and facilities. CEO Matthew Brown will continue to lead the company’s staff.
The deal marks the latest collaboration for Cinesite and Serkis, who also runs production company The Imaginarium Productions with producer Jonathan Cavendish (“Bridget Jones’s Diary”). The two companies are...
- 5/23/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Fast growing, London-based VFX and animation studio group Cinesite said today it’s clinched a 235 million funding package as it continues to expand.
The firm’s longtime bankers NatWest and Barclay’s led the financing — a package of transactions that includes, debt, equity and mezzanine lines from existing shareholders.
Cinesite will use the fresh funds “to accelerate its growth by offering clients greater creative capacity, allowing the company to enter new geographies and business segments while building on its studio partnership model to expand its talent base & global footprint.”
Outside of London, Cinesite has facilities in Montreal and Vancouver and alongside partner studios in Berlin, Munich (Trixter), Belgrade, Skopje (FX3X), Montreal (Squeeze Animation & L’Atelier Animation), Quebec City (Squeeze), Mumbai (Assemblage Entertainment) and Vancouver (Image Engine), enabling it to scale to thousands of VFX & animation artists worldwide.
The deal with Assemblage was announced last month, marking Cinesite’s first foray into Asia.
The firm’s longtime bankers NatWest and Barclay’s led the financing — a package of transactions that includes, debt, equity and mezzanine lines from existing shareholders.
Cinesite will use the fresh funds “to accelerate its growth by offering clients greater creative capacity, allowing the company to enter new geographies and business segments while building on its studio partnership model to expand its talent base & global footprint.”
Outside of London, Cinesite has facilities in Montreal and Vancouver and alongside partner studios in Berlin, Munich (Trixter), Belgrade, Skopje (FX3X), Montreal (Squeeze Animation & L’Atelier Animation), Quebec City (Squeeze), Mumbai (Assemblage Entertainment) and Vancouver (Image Engine), enabling it to scale to thousands of VFX & animation artists worldwide.
The deal with Assemblage was announced last month, marking Cinesite’s first foray into Asia.
- 12/20/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
It marks Cinesite’s first Asian acquisition.
UK-Canadian visual effects studio Cinesite has made its first move into Asia by acquiring a majority stake in Assemblage, a CGI animation studio based in Mumbai, India.
Assemblage will continue to service its clients independently under founder Ak Madhavan and CEO Arjun Madhavan.
It was founded in 2013 and provides 3D animation and visual effects services to major Hollywood studios and independent companies across the globe. Credits include Lionsgate’s Norm Of The North, Netflix’s Trollhunters and Disney’s Miraculous Ladybug.
Cinesite’s previous acquisitions of studios include Image Engine in 2015, Trixter in...
UK-Canadian visual effects studio Cinesite has made its first move into Asia by acquiring a majority stake in Assemblage, a CGI animation studio based in Mumbai, India.
Assemblage will continue to service its clients independently under founder Ak Madhavan and CEO Arjun Madhavan.
It was founded in 2013 and provides 3D animation and visual effects services to major Hollywood studios and independent companies across the globe. Credits include Lionsgate’s Norm Of The North, Netflix’s Trollhunters and Disney’s Miraculous Ladybug.
Cinesite’s previous acquisitions of studios include Image Engine in 2015, Trixter in...
- 11/21/2022
- by Mona Tabbara
- ScreenDaily
UK and Canada-based VFX firm Cinesite has made its first foray into Asia, acquiring a majority stake in rising CGI animation and VFX studio Assemblage, based in Mumbai, India.
Under the terms of the deal, Assemblage will continue to service its global clientele independently under the management of founder Ak Madhavan and CEO Arjun Madhavan.
Founded in 2013 by Madhavan, affectionately known in the industry as Madmax, Assemblage has worked on wide range of US studio and independent films and series, including Disney’s Miraculous Ladybug, Sony’s Swan Princess, Lionsgate’s Norm Of The North, Entertainment Studios’ Artic Dogs and France TV’s Enchanted Village Of Pinocchio.
The studio has also worked regularly with Netflix, on productions including Trollhunters, Chico Bon Bon and Word Party, and with AppleTV+ and Amazon Prime on Puffins and Puffins Impossible.
Cinesite has become increasingly acquisitive during the global production boom, recently acquiring Canadian animation...
Under the terms of the deal, Assemblage will continue to service its global clientele independently under the management of founder Ak Madhavan and CEO Arjun Madhavan.
Founded in 2013 by Madhavan, affectionately known in the industry as Madmax, Assemblage has worked on wide range of US studio and independent films and series, including Disney’s Miraculous Ladybug, Sony’s Swan Princess, Lionsgate’s Norm Of The North, Entertainment Studios’ Artic Dogs and France TV’s Enchanted Village Of Pinocchio.
The studio has also worked regularly with Netflix, on productions including Trollhunters, Chico Bon Bon and Word Party, and with AppleTV+ and Amazon Prime on Puffins and Puffins Impossible.
Cinesite has become increasingly acquisitive during the global production boom, recently acquiring Canadian animation...
- 11/21/2022
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
U.K. animation and VFX company Cinesite has acquired a majority stake in Indian CGI animation studio Assemblage.
Founded by A.K. Madhavan in 2013, Assemblage’s portfolio includes “Norm of the North” (Lionsgate), “Trollhunters” (Netflix), “Arctic Dogs” (Entertainment Studios), “Chico Bon Bon” (Netflix) and “Miraculous Ladybug” (Disney).
Under the terms of the deal, Assemblage will continue to service its global clientele independently under Madhavan and CEO Arjun Madhavan.
Cinesite previously acquired Image Engine in 2015, Trixter in 2018, and more recently, Balkan VFX studio FX3X as well as Canadian animation studios L’Atelier Animation and Squeeze. The group’s recent credits include “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (Marvel) and “Matilda” (Netflix).
Cinesite CEO Antony Hunt said: “Assemblage is an undisputed CGI animation industry leader in Asia and knows the market, the culture and the landscape better than any other company. To produce the quality
of content that we are aiming for to serve the market demand in the future,...
Founded by A.K. Madhavan in 2013, Assemblage’s portfolio includes “Norm of the North” (Lionsgate), “Trollhunters” (Netflix), “Arctic Dogs” (Entertainment Studios), “Chico Bon Bon” (Netflix) and “Miraculous Ladybug” (Disney).
Under the terms of the deal, Assemblage will continue to service its global clientele independently under Madhavan and CEO Arjun Madhavan.
Cinesite previously acquired Image Engine in 2015, Trixter in 2018, and more recently, Balkan VFX studio FX3X as well as Canadian animation studios L’Atelier Animation and Squeeze. The group’s recent credits include “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (Marvel) and “Matilda” (Netflix).
Cinesite CEO Antony Hunt said: “Assemblage is an undisputed CGI animation industry leader in Asia and knows the market, the culture and the landscape better than any other company. To produce the quality
of content that we are aiming for to serve the market demand in the future,...
- 11/21/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Visual effects and animation company Cinesite has acquired a majority stake in Balkans-based visual effects studio FX3X.
FX3X, which works on both feature film and episodic television projects, has offices in Skopje and Belgrade. It was founded by Milivoje Gjorgjevikj and Kristijan Danilovski in 1997 and is one of Eastern Europe’s largest VFX houses. It also boasts a fully-equipped motion capture stage at its Skopje location.
Among the credits the studio has worked on are “Thor Love & Thunder” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” The studio is currently at work on projects including “Star Trek: Picard” (season 3), “Peter Pan and Wendy” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
Following its deal with Cinesite, FX3X will soon be accepting students onto its paid training program. The program launches in September and runs until Jan. 2023.
“Working together will allow us to serve our clients even better and on a greater scale in both episodic television and feature films,...
FX3X, which works on both feature film and episodic television projects, has offices in Skopje and Belgrade. It was founded by Milivoje Gjorgjevikj and Kristijan Danilovski in 1997 and is one of Eastern Europe’s largest VFX houses. It also boasts a fully-equipped motion capture stage at its Skopje location.
Among the credits the studio has worked on are “Thor Love & Thunder” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” The studio is currently at work on projects including “Star Trek: Picard” (season 3), “Peter Pan and Wendy” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”
Following its deal with Cinesite, FX3X will soon be accepting students onto its paid training program. The program launches in September and runs until Jan. 2023.
“Working together will allow us to serve our clients even better and on a greater scale in both episodic television and feature films,...
- 8/31/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Animation and VFX studio Cinesite has acquired a majority stake in animation and motion capture studio Squeeze, located in Quebec City and Montreal.
Cinesite, which has operations in London, Montreal and Vancouver as well as VFX partner studios Trixter in Germany and Image Engine in Vancouver, recently acquired Montreal studio L’Atelier Animation, the outfit behind hit 3D animation films “Leap!” and “Fireheart.” Cinesite said that the Squeeze acquisition would allow it to further increase its animation content and service offerings for international markets while bringing motion capture and Unreal Engine capabilities into the group to service video game and film productions.
Co-founded in 2011 by Denis Doré and Patrick Beaulieu and joined in 2014 by current CFO François Houde, Squeeze works with the likes of Disney, Marvel, Universal, Illumination, Supercell, Warner Bros and Ubisoft. The company is the creator of “Cracké,” an animated TV series broadcast in 210 territories with over 600 million views worldwide on digital platforms.
Cinesite, which has operations in London, Montreal and Vancouver as well as VFX partner studios Trixter in Germany and Image Engine in Vancouver, recently acquired Montreal studio L’Atelier Animation, the outfit behind hit 3D animation films “Leap!” and “Fireheart.” Cinesite said that the Squeeze acquisition would allow it to further increase its animation content and service offerings for international markets while bringing motion capture and Unreal Engine capabilities into the group to service video game and film productions.
Co-founded in 2011 by Denis Doré and Patrick Beaulieu and joined in 2014 by current CFO François Houde, Squeeze works with the likes of Disney, Marvel, Universal, Illumination, Supercell, Warner Bros and Ubisoft. The company is the creator of “Cracké,” an animated TV series broadcast in 210 territories with over 600 million views worldwide on digital platforms.
- 8/2/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Acquisitive VFX firm Cinesite has expanded its international footprint with the purchase of a majority stake in Squeeze, the Canadian animation house behind the Marvel series What If…?.
The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. But Denis Doré, who co-founded the Quebec City and Montreal-based studio alongside Patrick Beaulieu in 2011 will be staying on to lead the company under its own branded name alongside current CFO François Houde.
The studio is best known for its work on the Marvel series What If…? as well as the popular TV show Cracké.
“Squeeze is a fantastic addition,” Cinesite Group CEO Antony Hunt said in a statement. “Not only for its successful original IP Cracké and for its world-class animation portfolio, but also for its mocap capabilities and scale, and the opportunity to further enhance a dynamic Montreal-based hub for the Cinesite group as a rapidly growing family entertainment powerhouse.”
Squeeze co-founder...
The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. But Denis Doré, who co-founded the Quebec City and Montreal-based studio alongside Patrick Beaulieu in 2011 will be staying on to lead the company under its own branded name alongside current CFO François Houde.
The studio is best known for its work on the Marvel series What If…? as well as the popular TV show Cracké.
“Squeeze is a fantastic addition,” Cinesite Group CEO Antony Hunt said in a statement. “Not only for its successful original IP Cracké and for its world-class animation portfolio, but also for its mocap capabilities and scale, and the opportunity to further enhance a dynamic Montreal-based hub for the Cinesite group as a rapidly growing family entertainment powerhouse.”
Squeeze co-founder...
- 8/2/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
VFX house Cinesite has made three new senior appointments at the studio’s London headquarters and at its Montreal facility.
Melissa Taylor joins as general manager for Cinesite’s London VFX studio. Taylor replaces Caroline Garrett, who has taken up the role of Netflix’s director of VFX, Emea.
Taylor was previously global head of business development at Framestore, where she was involved with projects such as “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” “Wonder Woman 1984,” and “Lady & The Tramp.”
Siobhan Bentley has been appointed in the newly created role of head of production for VFX in London. She joins Cinesite from Mpc where she oversaw the production teams on films such as “The Lion King,” “Roma,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Martian” and “Guardians of the Galaxy.”
Meanwhile, Tamara Boutcher has been promoted to global head of production for feature animation, based at Cinesite’s Montreal studio. A former director of production at the Walt Disney Company,...
Melissa Taylor joins as general manager for Cinesite’s London VFX studio. Taylor replaces Caroline Garrett, who has taken up the role of Netflix’s director of VFX, Emea.
Taylor was previously global head of business development at Framestore, where she was involved with projects such as “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” “Wonder Woman 1984,” and “Lady & The Tramp.”
Siobhan Bentley has been appointed in the newly created role of head of production for VFX in London. She joins Cinesite from Mpc where she oversaw the production teams on films such as “The Lion King,” “Roma,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Martian” and “Guardians of the Galaxy.”
Meanwhile, Tamara Boutcher has been promoted to global head of production for feature animation, based at Cinesite’s Montreal studio. A former director of production at the Walt Disney Company,...
- 6/10/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
British visual effects and animation firm Cinesite, which won an Emmy for its work on “Game of Thrones,” has nabbed an investment from Gryphion Capital Investments and new banking facilities from Barclays and NatWest that total $112 million.
The news comes as the British film and TV production sector eyes a potential upside to Brexit: Britain will be free to hike its production incentive as the country will no longer be subject to European Union state aid rules.
Cinesite has increased gross revenue by tenfold since 2014 through expanding its creative talent base, building out facilities and acquiring strategic business in key locations.
Further growth opportunities are evident in the high-end series space as demand for VFX rises thanks to the needs of Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple and Amazon to offer distinctive content to win new subscribers.
Barclays and NatWest will initially provide Cinesite with up to $52 million for general funding and revolving credit facilities.
The news comes as the British film and TV production sector eyes a potential upside to Brexit: Britain will be free to hike its production incentive as the country will no longer be subject to European Union state aid rules.
Cinesite has increased gross revenue by tenfold since 2014 through expanding its creative talent base, building out facilities and acquiring strategic business in key locations.
Further growth opportunities are evident in the high-end series space as demand for VFX rises thanks to the needs of Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple and Amazon to offer distinctive content to win new subscribers.
Barclays and NatWest will initially provide Cinesite with up to $52 million for general funding and revolving credit facilities.
- 12/17/2019
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Avengers: Endgame and Game Of Thrones VFX firm Cinesite has secured investment from Gryphion Capital Investments and new banking facilities from Barclays and NatWest which amount to $112M.
Barclays and NatWest will initially provide Cinesite with up to $52M for general funding and revolving credit facilities. The indie group has a further $20M in future flexible facilities to deal with potential acquisitions or expansion, and in parallel, Gryphion Capital Investments has taken a minority equity position in the company. Additional terms were not disclosed.
The company said the plan is for further growth through “new partnerships and collaborations with leading studios and filmmakers” and “to continue to win market share”. Cinesite Group CEO, Antony Hunt, and the senior team will continue to lead the business from London.
Headquartered in London, the Cinesite Group also operates facilities in Berlin, Montreal, Munich & Vancouver. Recent projects include MGM’s The Addams Family, Paramount’s Rocketman,...
Barclays and NatWest will initially provide Cinesite with up to $52M for general funding and revolving credit facilities. The indie group has a further $20M in future flexible facilities to deal with potential acquisitions or expansion, and in parallel, Gryphion Capital Investments has taken a minority equity position in the company. Additional terms were not disclosed.
The company said the plan is for further growth through “new partnerships and collaborations with leading studios and filmmakers” and “to continue to win market share”. Cinesite Group CEO, Antony Hunt, and the senior team will continue to lead the business from London.
Headquartered in London, the Cinesite Group also operates facilities in Berlin, Montreal, Munich & Vancouver. Recent projects include MGM’s The Addams Family, Paramount’s Rocketman,...
- 12/16/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Costs around new visa requirements could prove prohibitive for sector which employs one-third of its workforce from Europe.
Deal or no deal, the UK visual effects sector is facing almost certain loss of mid to long-term competitiveness under the high costs and red tape of visa proposals post-Brexit.
“London’s position as a European powerhouse is at risk,” warned Framestore CEO and co-founder William Sargent. “We are a centre of excellence but if barriers are erected then other clusters in other cities will emerge.”
Antony Hunt, CEO of the Cinesite Group, said, “We will always benefit from highly-skilled overseas artists...
Deal or no deal, the UK visual effects sector is facing almost certain loss of mid to long-term competitiveness under the high costs and red tape of visa proposals post-Brexit.
“London’s position as a European powerhouse is at risk,” warned Framestore CEO and co-founder William Sargent. “We are a centre of excellence but if barriers are erected then other clusters in other cities will emerge.”
Antony Hunt, CEO of the Cinesite Group, said, “We will always benefit from highly-skilled overseas artists...
- 2/15/2019
- by Adrian Pennington
- ScreenDaily
Costs around new visa requirements could prove prohibitive for sector which employs one-third of its workforce from Europe.
Deal or no deal, the UK visual effects sector is facing almost certain loss of mid to long-term competitiveness under the high costs and red tape of visa proposals post-Brexit.
“London’s position as a European powerhouse is at risk,” warned Framestore CEO and co-founder William Sargent. “We are a centre of excellence but if barriers are erected then other clusters in other cities will emerge.”
Antony Hunt, CEO of the Cinesite Group, said, “We will always benefit from highly-skilled overseas artists...
Deal or no deal, the UK visual effects sector is facing almost certain loss of mid to long-term competitiveness under the high costs and red tape of visa proposals post-Brexit.
“London’s position as a European powerhouse is at risk,” warned Framestore CEO and co-founder William Sargent. “We are a centre of excellence but if barriers are erected then other clusters in other cities will emerge.”
Antony Hunt, CEO of the Cinesite Group, said, “We will always benefit from highly-skilled overseas artists...
- 2/15/2019
- by Adrian Pennington
- ScreenDaily
Brit and Canadian VFX firm Cinesite, whose recent credits include Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and Avengers: Infinity War, has reached an agreement to acquire leading German VFX and animation outfit Trixter.
Regulatory and legal work is still to be completed on the deal. Financials were not disclosed.
According to Cinesite, existing senior Trixter management team will continue to lead the business in Germany and the Trixter brand will continue. The division will report to Cinesite’s Group CEO Antony Hunt.
Founded 20 years ago by Simone Kraus Townsend and Michael Coldewey, Trixter has capacity for 220 professionals in Munich and Berlin. It is a regular collaborator with Marvel Studios on movies including Iron Man and Black Panther. Other credits include Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Fate Of The Furious, Netflix’s Lost In Space and AMC’s The Walking Dead.
Earlier this year Cinesite secured a $70M financial facility through asset manager Pemberton Capital.
Regulatory and legal work is still to be completed on the deal. Financials were not disclosed.
According to Cinesite, existing senior Trixter management team will continue to lead the business in Germany and the Trixter brand will continue. The division will report to Cinesite’s Group CEO Antony Hunt.
Founded 20 years ago by Simone Kraus Townsend and Michael Coldewey, Trixter has capacity for 220 professionals in Munich and Berlin. It is a regular collaborator with Marvel Studios on movies including Iron Man and Black Panther. Other credits include Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Fate Of The Furious, Netflix’s Lost In Space and AMC’s The Walking Dead.
Earlier this year Cinesite secured a $70M financial facility through asset manager Pemberton Capital.
- 8/9/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
British visual-effects business Cinesite has inked a deal to buy Trixter, the Germany-based VFX and feature animation studio.
London-based Cinesite, which is privately held, secured a finance package earlier this year from asset management firm Pemberton, which handed it an initial $40 million of funding and the ability to access a further $30 million. Cinesite will buy 100% of Trixter for an undisclosed sum.
Trixter will retain its senior team and brand under Cinesite’s ownership. It is the latest M&A move by the British firm, which bought Vancouver-based VFX studio Image Engine Design in 2015 and Nitrogen Studios in 2017.
“The Trixter team has a fantastic reputation for producing high-quality concept art, character design alongside complex VFX and feature animation,” said Cinesite group CEO Antony Hunt. “In partnering with Trixter, we are executing our strategic objective of enhancing our market position in both visual effects and animation and getting the benefit of an amazing...
London-based Cinesite, which is privately held, secured a finance package earlier this year from asset management firm Pemberton, which handed it an initial $40 million of funding and the ability to access a further $30 million. Cinesite will buy 100% of Trixter for an undisclosed sum.
Trixter will retain its senior team and brand under Cinesite’s ownership. It is the latest M&A move by the British firm, which bought Vancouver-based VFX studio Image Engine Design in 2015 and Nitrogen Studios in 2017.
“The Trixter team has a fantastic reputation for producing high-quality concept art, character design alongside complex VFX and feature animation,” said Cinesite group CEO Antony Hunt. “In partnering with Trixter, we are executing our strategic objective of enhancing our market position in both visual effects and animation and getting the benefit of an amazing...
- 8/9/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Hire comes as studio ramps up production on The Addams Family for MGM.
Tara Kemes
Cinesite Studios has announced the appointment of Tara Kemes as general manager of its feature animation studio in Vancouver.
Kemes, who takes over from Nicole Stinn, will be responsible for the overall management of the studio and will report directly to Cinesite Group CEO Antony Hunt.
Kemes takes over duties as general manager as the Vancouver facility is working on The Addams Family for MGM. Kemes will oversee the continued expansion of the independent studio and is tasked with strengthening Cinesite’s profile within British Columbia.
Kemes started her industry career at Mainframe. She previously served as recruitment manager in the video game industry for Canada’s Relic Entertainment and Nexon, among others. Kemes re-joined the new Rainmaker Entertainment in 2009 to build the team for its first animated feature film Escape From Planet Earth, rising to vice-president of culture and talent in 2017.
“In...
Tara Kemes
Cinesite Studios has announced the appointment of Tara Kemes as general manager of its feature animation studio in Vancouver.
Kemes, who takes over from Nicole Stinn, will be responsible for the overall management of the studio and will report directly to Cinesite Group CEO Antony Hunt.
Kemes takes over duties as general manager as the Vancouver facility is working on The Addams Family for MGM. Kemes will oversee the continued expansion of the independent studio and is tasked with strengthening Cinesite’s profile within British Columbia.
Kemes started her industry career at Mainframe. She previously served as recruitment manager in the video game industry for Canada’s Relic Entertainment and Nexon, among others. Kemes re-joined the new Rainmaker Entertainment in 2009 to build the team for its first animated feature film Escape From Planet Earth, rising to vice-president of culture and talent in 2017.
“In...
- 1/8/2018
- by Elbert Wyche
- ScreenDaily
Move expands Cinesite’s feature animation capabilities into Vancouver.
Cinesite Studios has acquired Vancouver-based full service animation facility Nitrogen Studios Canada. Terms of the transaction, which closed on March 1, were not disclosed.
The studio animated the children’s show Thomas And Friends and is in production on the second season of Guillermo del Toro’s TV show Trollhunters for DreamWorks Animation, which Netflix will air later this year. Its credits include Seth Rogen’s Sausage Party.
Nitrogen employs 70 creative and production staff and the Cinesite board will work with Nitrogen’s senior team to fast-track the Vancouver facility into the Cinesite Studios group.
This marks the second acquisition for Cinesite Studios in Vancouver following the July 2015 merger with the visual effects studio Image Engine. Cinesite has facilities in London, Montreal and Vancouver.
Antony Hunt (pictured), group CEO of Cinesite Studios Group, said: “As one of the largest independent studio brands producing visual effects and animation, this acquisition...
Cinesite Studios has acquired Vancouver-based full service animation facility Nitrogen Studios Canada. Terms of the transaction, which closed on March 1, were not disclosed.
The studio animated the children’s show Thomas And Friends and is in production on the second season of Guillermo del Toro’s TV show Trollhunters for DreamWorks Animation, which Netflix will air later this year. Its credits include Seth Rogen’s Sausage Party.
Nitrogen employs 70 creative and production staff and the Cinesite board will work with Nitrogen’s senior team to fast-track the Vancouver facility into the Cinesite Studios group.
This marks the second acquisition for Cinesite Studios in Vancouver following the July 2015 merger with the visual effects studio Image Engine. Cinesite has facilities in London, Montreal and Vancouver.
Antony Hunt (pictured), group CEO of Cinesite Studios Group, said: “As one of the largest independent studio brands producing visual effects and animation, this acquisition...
- 3/7/2017
- ScreenDaily
Move expands Cinesite’s feature animation capabilities into Vancouver.
Cinesite Studios has acquired Vancouver-based full service animation facility Nitrogen Studios Canada. Terms of the transaction, which closed on March 1, were not disclosed.
The studio animated the children’s show Thomas And Friends and is in production on the second season of Guillermo del Toro’s TV show Trollhunters for DreamWorks Animation, which Netflix will air later this year. Its credits include Seth Rogen’s Sausage Party and
Nitrogen employs 70 creative and production staff and the Cinesite board will work with Nitrogen’s senior team to fast-track the Vancouver facility into the Cinesite Studios group.
This marks the second acquisition for Cinesite Studios in Vancouver following the July 2015 merger with the visual effects studio Image Engine. Cinesite has facilities in London, Montreal and Vancouver.
Antony Hunt (pictured), group CEO of Cinesite Studios Group, said: “As one of the largest independent studio brands producing visual effects and animation, this acquisition...
Cinesite Studios has acquired Vancouver-based full service animation facility Nitrogen Studios Canada. Terms of the transaction, which closed on March 1, were not disclosed.
The studio animated the children’s show Thomas And Friends and is in production on the second season of Guillermo del Toro’s TV show Trollhunters for DreamWorks Animation, which Netflix will air later this year. Its credits include Seth Rogen’s Sausage Party and
Nitrogen employs 70 creative and production staff and the Cinesite board will work with Nitrogen’s senior team to fast-track the Vancouver facility into the Cinesite Studios group.
This marks the second acquisition for Cinesite Studios in Vancouver following the July 2015 merger with the visual effects studio Image Engine. Cinesite has facilities in London, Montreal and Vancouver.
Antony Hunt (pictured), group CEO of Cinesite Studios Group, said: “As one of the largest independent studio brands producing visual effects and animation, this acquisition...
- 3/7/2017
- ScreenDaily
Top brass at the effects and feature animation studio said on Monday the 54,000 sq ft Canadian hub – backed by Québec’s investment arm, among others – will get nine features into production and create 500 permanent jobs by 2020.
Investissement Québec is advancing a loan of C$2.4m (Usd 1.8m) to support the creation of infrastructure and an additional loan guarantee of C$19.6m (Usd 14.7m) towards an anticipated overall budget of at least C$90m (Usd 67.3m) is being advanced to Cinesite to help finance the first three films.
Cinesite Group CEO Antony Hunt made the announcement with Quebec premier Philippe Couillard (pictured at Monday’s launch) and revealed two of the first three titles.
Comic Animations will join Spa Studios and Atresmedia Cine on Klaus. Sergio Pablos wrote and will direct and Jinko Gotoh will produce the Canada-Spain co-production.
Comic Animations and Dublin-based River Productions will begin development on a film inspired by the Irish dance sensation Riverdance...
Investissement Québec is advancing a loan of C$2.4m (Usd 1.8m) to support the creation of infrastructure and an additional loan guarantee of C$19.6m (Usd 14.7m) towards an anticipated overall budget of at least C$90m (Usd 67.3m) is being advanced to Cinesite to help finance the first three films.
Cinesite Group CEO Antony Hunt made the announcement with Quebec premier Philippe Couillard (pictured at Monday’s launch) and revealed two of the first three titles.
Comic Animations will join Spa Studios and Atresmedia Cine on Klaus. Sergio Pablos wrote and will direct and Jinko Gotoh will produce the Canada-Spain co-production.
Comic Animations and Dublin-based River Productions will begin development on a film inspired by the Irish dance sensation Riverdance...
- 2/8/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
London-based visual effects company to open animation unit in Montreal and begin production on 3D feature Charming.
UK digital visual effects company Cinesite is to create a slate of family animation features with 3Qu Media, the new CG-animation production company headed by Shrek producer John Williams and Henry Skelsy, managing partner of Fulton Capital Management.
The first project will be Charming, an irreverent animated comedy that re-imagines the tales of Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty who discover they are all engaged to the same prince.
The film will be produced by Williams and directed by Ross Vemokur (Animal Crackerz).
Williams said: “We believe Charming can be a big commercial success and we hope this will be the beginning of a long time feature animation association between 3Qu and Cinesite’s super talented artists, technicians, and production team.”
Cinesite MD Antony Hunt said: “Feature animation is a natural extension of our talent and infrastructure.
“This deal is...
UK digital visual effects company Cinesite is to create a slate of family animation features with 3Qu Media, the new CG-animation production company headed by Shrek producer John Williams and Henry Skelsy, managing partner of Fulton Capital Management.
The first project will be Charming, an irreverent animated comedy that re-imagines the tales of Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty who discover they are all engaged to the same prince.
The film will be produced by Williams and directed by Ross Vemokur (Animal Crackerz).
Williams said: “We believe Charming can be a big commercial success and we hope this will be the beginning of a long time feature animation association between 3Qu and Cinesite’s super talented artists, technicians, and production team.”
Cinesite MD Antony Hunt said: “Feature animation is a natural extension of our talent and infrastructure.
“This deal is...
- 9/23/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Executives at Kodak-owned visual effects house Cinesite orchestrated a management buyout backed by Endless Llp, an independent UK-based private equity house. The value of the deal was not disclosed. Kodak—which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this year—had been looking to sell its London-based Cinesite business, whose credits include the Harry Potter films, John Carter, X-Men: First Class, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Band of Brothers, Rome and Generation Kill. Companies including Deluxe and Sony Pictures Imageworks has also “showed interest” in Cinesite, along with other private equity firms, Antony Hunt, managing director of
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- 5/10/2012
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Screen Daily reports that the visual FX of World War Z are going to be provided by Cinesite. Recently, the FX house worked on X-Men: First Class , Battle: Los Angeles and the upcoming John Carter . Antony Hunt, managing director at Cinesite, says, "We're very excited to have been awarded such a significant portion of visual effects for this highly anticipated movie. With our work on Battle: Los Angeles and Generation Kill , we.ve proven our ability to create scenes of epic destruction and realistic character animation. We can.t wait to do it again for World War Z ." Ready for some world-wide zombie mayhem? Marc Forster is directing the adaptation of Max Brooks' novel. Brad Pitt and James Badge Dale star.
- 6/28/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Cinesite Europe has landed a heaping plate of visual effects shots and sequences. The humming London-based postproduction facility has signed effects and model contracts for a slate of feature films, including Warner Bros. Pictures' Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Walt Disney Pictures' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Paramount Pictures' What's It All About, Alfie. "What is particularly exciting about this new slate of films is that many will be utilizing multiple Cinesite services, including Cinesite Models, our model construction and photography business," Cinesite managing director Antony Hunt said. "Over the past months, we have developed the 3-D creative side of our business."...
- 5/28/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
LONDON -- A major management shake-up Tuesday at U.K.-based digital effects postproduction house Mill Film saw the appointment of Karl Mooney as managing director. Mooney, who will report to Mill Film CEO Robin Shenfield, dislodged Antony Hunt from the position. Hunt has left Mill Film, which counts filmmakers Ridley and Tony Scott as minority shareholders, to pursue other interests. Ridley Scott remains as company co-chairman. Hunt was managing director of the Shepperton-based Magic Camera Co., which was acquired by Mill Film in 1998. Hunt became managing director of both the Shepperton (on the outskirts of London) and Soho (in central London) Mill Film locations in January 2000.
- 8/28/2002
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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