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    VFX Biz Update

    David S. Cohen, the technology columnist for Variety, covers the visual effects business. He talks with Kim about the state of Rhythm & Hues , the Oscar-winning VFX House responsible for Life of Pi's stunning effects, which has filed for bankruptcy.

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    By Kim Masters • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    David S. Cohen, the technology columnist for Variety, covers the visual effects business. He talks with Kim about the state of Rhythm & Hues, the Oscar-winning VFX House responsible for Life of Pi's stunning effects, which has filed for bankruptcy. He also discusses how the particular issues affecting that house illustrate why and how the VFX sector of the movie business is hurting.

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      Kim Masters

      partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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