Technicolor have just published a press release that said they will acquires the Toronto based VFX studio Mr.X Inc.:
Technicolor announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Mr. X, a leading North American provider of visual effects (VFX) to premier television and international film clients. Mr. X joins Technicolor’s Production Services division, which includes Academy Award-winning MPC (The Moving Picture Company).
The acquisition expands Technicolor’s VFX services globally to high-end television and international film markets. MPC will continue to address leading projects for both its studio and advertising clients, while Mr. X will focus on high-concept TV production, genre features and international film co-productions. Mr. X and its clients will also be able to access Technicolor’s post production portfolio, proven operational excellence and leading technology solutions.
The complete press release is available here.
© Vincent Frei – The Art of VFX – 2014
