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When cousins Robbie and Stephen Amell teamed with filmmakers Jeff Chan and Chris Paré in 2016, on the short film Code 8, they had little concept for the journey that laid ahead of them, which would see them build their own successful sci-fi franchise from the ground up.
After self-financing the 10-minute film and watching it garner over 7 million views on YouTube, the team moved to crowdfund a Code 8 feature via Indiegogo, far surpassing their goal at a take exceeding $2.5Mm. When the film debuted on Netflix at peak Covid, in April 2020 — four months after hitting theaters and VOD — it achieved such strong viewership that Netflix moved to finance a sequel itself, one that would mark the service’s first original English-language Canadian feature. It debuted at #1 on its English-Language Films chart for the week of February 26 and brought the original film atop the charts once more, at #4.
Robbie Amell leads the films as Connor,...
After self-financing the 10-minute film and watching it garner over 7 million views on YouTube, the team moved to crowdfund a Code 8 feature via Indiegogo, far surpassing their goal at a take exceeding $2.5Mm. When the film debuted on Netflix at peak Covid, in April 2020 — four months after hitting theaters and VOD — it achieved such strong viewership that Netflix moved to finance a sequel itself, one that would mark the service’s first original English-language Canadian feature. It debuted at #1 on its English-Language Films chart for the week of February 26 and brought the original film atop the charts once more, at #4.
Robbie Amell leads the films as Connor,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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“Firebuds” fans! Get ready for an exciting episode. On Friday, November 10, 2023, at 1:00 Pm on Disney, Season 2, Episode 4, brings you “Apple Pie Peril” and “Hike & Seek.”
In “Apple Pie Peril,” the Firebuds lend a helping hand to chef Pavani. They team up to create a delicious apple pie for her harvest festival. It’s a tasty adventure filled with fun and flavor.
Then, in “Hike & Seek,” the Firebuds face a new challenge. They must come to the rescue when a young vehicle gets lost in the woods during a storm. It’s an adventure that showcases their problem-solving skills and teamwork.
“Firebuds” is known for its exciting missions and the camaraderie of young heroes. In this episode, you’ll see how they tackle two different challenges with courage and determination.
Tune in to Disney for this fun and action-packed episode. It’s a chance to join the Firebuds on their...
In “Apple Pie Peril,” the Firebuds lend a helping hand to chef Pavani. They team up to create a delicious apple pie for her harvest festival. It’s a tasty adventure filled with fun and flavor.
Then, in “Hike & Seek,” the Firebuds face a new challenge. They must come to the rescue when a young vehicle gets lost in the woods during a storm. It’s an adventure that showcases their problem-solving skills and teamwork.
“Firebuds” is known for its exciting missions and the camaraderie of young heroes. In this episode, you’ll see how they tackle two different challenges with courage and determination.
Tune in to Disney for this fun and action-packed episode. It’s a chance to join the Firebuds on their...
- 11/4/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
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Filmmakers frequently tout the old "this movie couldn't have been made X years ago" boast, but in the case of "Avatar: The Way of Water," that idea actually holds a lot of weight. The weight of water, to be specific. Given that a vast majority of the movie takes place in and around the oceans of Pandora, the technology to create a believable underwater environment just wasn't available until recently.
In charge of Metkayina Village and the water surrounding it were, respectively, VFX supervisor Pavani Bodapatti and FX supervisor Johnathan Nixon, both of Weta FX. I had the opportunity to speak with them recently, and they eagerly detailed their various challenges while making the movie, which included breaching Tulkun and incorporating costume design onto a digital character, as well as being inspired by the natural wonders of New Zealand.
Note: This interview has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.
In charge of Metkayina Village and the water surrounding it were, respectively, VFX supervisor Pavani Bodapatti and FX supervisor Johnathan Nixon, both of Weta FX. I had the opportunity to speak with them recently, and they eagerly detailed their various challenges while making the movie, which included breaching Tulkun and incorporating costume design onto a digital character, as well as being inspired by the natural wonders of New Zealand.
Note: This interview has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.
- 12/22/2022
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
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