By Ben Pearson/Sept. 10, 2020 5:00 pm EST
The filmmaker, who is writing and directing the highly anticipated Marvel Studios sequel Thor: Love and Thunder, will be using the same visual effects technology for the new movie as was used while making The Mandalorian, the Disney+ Star Wars series that Waititi both acted in and directed. Get the details below.
And it sounds like these ain’t your daddy’s VFX stages – to hear ILM tell it, these are going to be a huge improvement over the versions used for The Mandalorian.
But the best part is the new development initiative that’s coming along with this new construction. The program, which offers paid internships and apprenticeships to folks from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, intends to provide a pathway for people to become future VFX artists, technicians, and producers who have specific experience with the ILM workflow.
“There is a widespread lack of diversity in the industry, and we are excited to leverage our global expansion in this game-changing workflow to hire and train new talent, providing viable, exciting, and rewarding jobs across many of our locations,” ILM vice president of operations Jessica Teach said in a press release. “We believe this program can have a multiplier effect, attracting even more diverse talent to the industry and creating a pipeline for visual effects careers. We know that bringing more diversity into the industry is a critical part of strengthening and expanding our storytelling potential.”
Thor: Love and Thunder is slated to arrive in theaters on February 11, 2022.
