The holiday season is upon us and we’ve got a whole lot to celebrate! MPC are getting ready to share their impeccable craft with the world, as Mufasa: The Lion King is less than one month away. The Mill were triumphant at the Clio Awards and are bringing back iconic festive favourites. Mikros Animation continue to share their wondrous magic, and Technicolor Games have returned from IGDC with insights galore.
At Technicolor Group, our epic collaboration with UCL’s CVRL steams ahead, as we continue to investigate disagreements between observers on the colours they perceive when looking at content on the latest wide gamut Cinema and Television displays.
A true Technicolor classic, The Wizard of Oz, has joined the one million watched club on Letterboxd! We’re thrilled to see a new generation captivated by our magnificent three-strip technology, witnessing the iconic transition from sepia-toned Kansas to the vibrant Oz for the very first time.
MPC
Time flies! With less than one month to go until Mufasa: The Lion King, the countdown to Barry Jenkins‘ highly-anticipated feature is well and truly on. We can’t wait to revisit our favourites from The Lion King and meet the new additions to the infamous narrative.
Speaking of… check out some of the brand-new character posters!
But of course, that’s not all! Check out this exclusive look at Scar, which begs the question: how did a prince become such a nefarious villain?
The MPC team sat down with The Art of VFX for a deep dive into Emilia Pérez‘s immaculate VFX. Under Cedric Fayolle‘s supervision, MPC produced 335 stunning VFX shots, pushing the boundaries of creativity.
Find out more in this fascinating interview.
Ohana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind (from this cinema trip). Mark your calendars for a Hawaiian adventure, as Lilo & Stitch crashes into theatres May 23, 2025.
A massive congratulations to Chaitanya Nalla, Head of Rigging at MPC India, who has been named one of Animation Xpress’ AVGC 40 UNDER 40.
Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx will uplift January blues with Back in Action. This comedic thriller follows two former CIA spies who find themselves back in the world of espionage when their cover is blown.
Back in Action hits screens on January 17, 2025.
Psst… that’s not all MPC got up to this month! Revisit the Mid-Month Drop and dive into:
- Under Paris
- The Boys S4
- The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol
- And much more
Check out more news from MPC here.
The Mill
The Mill have triumphed again this awards season! The team won gold for Art Fund’s ‘National Art Pass‘ in the Use of Data category at the 2024 BIMA Awards!
This world-first project highlights how our brains are stimulated when we experience art in museums and galleries. The masterful use of technology takes us one step further in understanding the fundamental value of art, cementing The Mill’s Experience Team as the first to visually demonstrate the impact of art on human brainwaves, in real-time.
Not one, not two, but EIGHT projects from The Mill were named winners at the Clio Sports Awards, totaling up to 38 wins across several categories! Winners include:
🏆 Michelob ULTRA ‘Lap of Legends‘
🏆 Frito-Lay ‘Taste of Greatness‘
🏆 Riyadh Season ‘Everything or Nothing‘
🏆 General Entertainment Authority ‘Knockout Chaos‘
Continuing this success, The Mill also triumphed at the Clio Entertainment Awards, with 13 wins! One being Shogun ‘Power‘, which won the Grand prize in Television and Streaming for a Series in the Audio Visual for a Special Shoot Spot category. Other winners include:
🏆 Elder Scrolls Online ‘Gold Road‘
🏆 Starfield ‘Wild Imagination‘
The Mill are proud to have contributed to a powerful campaign by Women’s Aid, created in collaboration with LADbible and produced by Merman.
‘Van Wife‘, led by a female crew and directed by Rachel Stubbings, tells the story of young couple Liv and Jack on a campervan adventure, revealing how coercive behaviours escalate into abuse.
The Mill were tasked with crafting a film for Hot Chips 2024 that featured the IBM Telum II Processor and IBM Spyre Accelerator. Check out the magnificent result below, complete with high-tech visuals and dynamic animation.
The team had a fantastic time at the first-ever Dead Ad Society Awards. As sponsors of the event, The Mill will help bring these ideas to life—fully produced, fully realized. Congrats to the winners!
🥇 First Place: ‘Dig‘
By William Spencer, Mitchell Ratchik, Lisa Topol & Samira Ansari
🥈 Second Place: ‘Horse-Sized Duck‘
By Dana Buckhorn & Tanner Thompson
🥉 Third Place: ‘Existential Crisis‘
By Justin Lee, Joao Unser, Pete Johnson & George Decker
In this month’s releases, we saw featured:
⭐️ The delectable second helping of M&S Food‘s Christmas series.
This time, the focus is on wonderfully edible Christmas gifts, brought to the iconic Dawn French by The Mill’s intricately crafted and truly whimsical CG fairy.
✨ The third installment of M&S Food‘s Christmas series.
Another mouth-watering feast from The Mill to get you into the holiday spirit.
Don’t miss the heartwarming hero film of this series, dive in below for pure joy.
The Mill are thrilled to welcome two new colleagues to the team.
Jack Howard, Executive Producer, has joined The Mill’s Live Action team in London. Having worked in advertising and film for over a decade, Jack has developed and produced commercials, branded entertainment and social-first content on both agency and production sides. Jack has previously worked at Eleanor Films, BBH, ACNE, Condé Nast, and Mission Media, producing films for global brands, such as Spotify, Netflix, TikTok, and Chanel.
Stephanie Way, VFX Producer, has joined the London studio. Stephanie has spent years in London’s post-production world, focusing on VFX for commercials and short-form branded content. She started her career at Smoke & Mirrors, before moving onto Tag London, and later went freelance, where she continued to develop a standout portfolio.
Don’t forget – The Mill’s unbeatable team are working with Layered Reality to bring back the one and only King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Elvis Evolution, launching May 2025 at Immerse LDN.
Find out more about this epic collaboration.
Discover more of The Mill’s November highlights in the Mid-Month Drop. Featuring:
- Malaria No More UK ‘The Zero Malaria Experience‘
- Renault ‘The Painting‘
- LIA Awards
- And more
Check out the latest project releases from The Mill here.
Mikros Animation
Unleash your inner sparkle and celebrate! Thelma the Unicorn has entered the 2025 Oscars race. As the film joins the official race, it represents remarkable technical achievement, the power of collaboration, and the joy of animated storytelling.
Over a span of three years, 500 artists and technicians from Mikros Animation collaborated across studios in Paris, Montreal, and Bangalore. The result? A visually stunning film filled with glitter, charm, and heartfelt storytelling.
Get ready to step behind the Mikros magic once again and immerse yourself in the pure brilliance of Mikros Animation’s most iconic projects.
Behind the Mikros Magic: Building Chase’s Police Cruiser!
Go behind the scenes of PAW Patrol: The Movie with Adrien QUILLET, Sets & Props Modeling Lead at Mikros Animation, to learn how Chase’s sleek-yet-versatile new vehicle was brought to life.
Behind the Mikros Magic: Manhattan Midtown Chaos
Explore the dynamic artistry behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and the creation of Midtown Manhattan, a vibrant yet chaotic environment. Inspired by the raw energy of teenage sketches, this stylised version of the city blends scribbly textures, dynamic curves, and destroyed urban elements, perfectly embodying the chaos unleashed by the gritty Superfly.
This month marked 96 years of magic with Mickey and Minnie Mouse! Since their debut in 1928, these legendary mice have captivated millions of fans worldwide.
Speaking of the iconic duo… ‘Tis the season of timeloops for Mickey and friends. Check out the dazzling trailer for Mickey and the Very Many Christmases.
Exclusive! Take a first look at Plankton as he prepares for his first standalone movie. Premiering on Netflix in 2025.
Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods celebrated its 10th anniversary! The very first animated feature film crafted by Mikros Animation in Paris, directed by Alexandre Astier and Louis Clichy, was a game-changer.
With Asterix and the indomitable Gauls, Mikros embraced ambitious technical and artistic challenges to bring this iconic universe to life. This success paved the way for new projects and collaborations, including the second instalment, Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion.
Check out the rest of Mikros Animation’s November wins in the Mid-Month Drop. Starring:
- Enchanting Mikros magic
- The World Animation Summit
Check out more news from the Mikros Animation team here.
Technicolor Games
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – The Game Awards nominees have been announced!
Technicolor Games is exceptionally proud to see many of the phenomenal games they’ve supported recognised across a variety of categories in this year’s prestigious list of nominees. Good luck to all on December 12.
Check out the full list of nominees and cast your votes.
Following the major Unreal Engine updates (including our very own panel discussion), the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) was the place to be.
Associate Technical Art Director and Unreal expert, Nick Orchard, was championing these developments, joining Epic Games for a pioneering panel discussion on ‘Upskilling Unreal Engine Talent in India’. Meanwhile, Associate Art Director and industry veteran, Suresh Padala, was on the ground, connecting with peers and gathering all-important insights.
Technicolor Games’ very own Account Director, Anika Negi, will be speaking at the GameDev Summit in February. What an incredible way to kickstart 2025!
Turn on story mode and learn more about Technicolor Games’ Associate VFX Director, Sabyasachi Bose, who’s been an instrumental member of the team for over 8 years.
Revisit the Mid-Month Drop for even more highlights, including:
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard
- Unreal Engine
Don’t miss a beat from Technicolor Games.
Explore our studios and services to find out more about what we do. For the chance to work on award-winning projects, check out our Jobs at the Technicolor Group.
