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Monkeys, the fourth
The time has come: the next part of the "Planet of the Apes" saga - now number four - will be released in cinemas on 8 May. And that's why we simply asked Weta how they - instead of the apes - built the environment.
Star for Stuttgart | Retro article
Review: In DP 06 : 2014, we went into conversation with performance capturing pioneer Andy Serkis - chatting about Planet of the Apes. An encounter at FMX 2014.
A new journey begins
Review: In DP 01 : 2013, Weta Digital went back to Middle-earth with Peter Jackson. For the prequel trilogy "The Hobbit", the New Zealanders transferred fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien's prequel to the big screen.
Adventures in the alien ghetto
Review: In DP 06 : 2009, the sci-fi surprise hit "District 9" flashed us - with big green aliens that look like a cross between a shrimp and a grasshopper.
The Green Knight | VFX-Breakdown
Smart as a Fox: This knight's tale is sure to make it onto your must-watch lists.
The BFG | VFX-Breakdown
Visual effects with giant growth: Weta Digital lets Sophie and the giant off the leash!
Black Widow | VFX-Breakdown
New VFXs from Weta Digital? That's where we're heading - like a pig to a trough.
The Day the Earth Stood Still | VFX-Breakdown
Human in vitro? No, just the day Weta Digital sent Keanu Reeves to Earth.
The Federal Minister of Transport warns: squeaky yellow American school buses attract alien monsters!
Alita: Battle Angel | VFX-Breakdown
Weta Digital amazes: realistic facial expressions for the anime character.
The CG monkeys are loose
Review: In DP 06 : 2014, Weta Digital set to work on the second instalment of Planet of the Apes. A conversation with VFX supervisor Dan Lemmon about primates, performance capturing and premium VFX.
From another star | Retro article
Review: In DP 01 : 2010, Weta Digital created a wacky planet, alien life forms and humanoid screen heroes. For what? For James Cameron's Avatar!