Todd Vaziri
@tvaziri.com
I work on movies and talk about movies. Co-host of Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast. http://www.tvaziri.com
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Todd Vaziri
@tvaziri.com
· Oct 7
ILM's VFX Secrets Behind Star Wars, Transformers & More | Vanity Fair
YouTube video by Vanity Fair
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Vanity Fair asked me to talk about visual effects, and it was my great honor to show off some of ILM’s terrific work over the years.
Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX
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Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX
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"Predator: Badlands" (2025). Honestly one of the best movies of the year. Absurdly inventive and a darn good time.
December 9, 2025 at 4:32 AM
"Predator: Badlands" (2025). Honestly one of the best movies of the year. Absurdly inventive and a darn good time.
Today is World VFX Day!
And if you tune in RIGHT NOW you might see a familiar face.
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And if you tune in RIGHT NOW you might see a familiar face.
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World VFX Day 2025 - Part 2!
YouTube video by World VFX Day
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December 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Today is World VFX Day!
And if you tune in RIGHT NOW you might see a familiar face.
youtu.be/hazpzBqbOjk?...
And if you tune in RIGHT NOW you might see a familiar face.
youtu.be/hazpzBqbOjk?...
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The depressing part is that Netflix winning would be objectively terrible for viewers and society and yet somehow a successful Paramount bid would be far more terrible
this pretty much guarantees months and months of performative bullshit by Trump and Ellison and right wing media about how Netflix ownership would be a woke antitrust nightmare, but letting Larry and his nepobaby son dominate U.S. media would be a delightful, populist spritzer
It’s a Bidding War: Paramount Attempts Hostile Offer for Warner Bros.
David Ellison calls Netflix's $82.7 billion deal value an "inferior proposal" and tells Warners shareholders that his coalition promises $18 billion more in cash.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The depressing part is that Netflix winning would be objectively terrible for viewers and society and yet somehow a successful Paramount bid would be far more terrible
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Forever reminder that all awards competitions for art are dumb but the absolute dumbest one of all is the golden globes
December 9, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Forever reminder that all awards competitions for art are dumb but the absolute dumbest one of all is the golden globes
Now seated for “Wake Up Dead Man” (2025).
December 8, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Now seated for “Wake Up Dead Man” (2025).
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I kind of want Quentin Tarantino to insult me, so that everyone will defend me by talking about how great I am.
December 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I kind of want Quentin Tarantino to insult me, so that everyone will defend me by talking about how great I am.
70K-follower "verified" account on X has invented a new definition for the term "CGI".
December 7, 2025 at 11:38 PM
70K-follower "verified" account on X has invented a new definition for the term "CGI".
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I think Tarantino can be an interesting filmmaker, but I've wanted him to shut up with his "master of all cinema history" bullshit for years. It delights me that going after Matthew Lillard is what finally got movie fans to collectively tell him to fuck off.
Matthew Lillard reacts to Quentin Tarantino's comments about him
"Quentin Tarantino says he doesn't like me as an actor ... it hurts your feelings, it fucking sucks, and he wouldn't say that to Tom Cruise ... or a top-line actor ... It's humbling, and it hurts"
"Quentin Tarantino says he doesn't like me as an actor ... it hurts your feelings, it fucking sucks, and he wouldn't say that to Tom Cruise ... or a top-line actor ... It's humbling, and it hurts"
December 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I think Tarantino can be an interesting filmmaker, but I've wanted him to shut up with his "master of all cinema history" bullshit for years. It delights me that going after Matthew Lillard is what finally got movie fans to collectively tell him to fuck off.
This ONE STORY would ruin a regular president. And it’s not happening behind closed doors — it’s all out in the open. Nevertheless…
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump slams ‘lack of loyalty’ after pardoned Democrat says he won’t change party
Henry Cuellar launched House re-election bid as Democrat days after Trump pardoned him over bribery charges
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This ONE STORY would ruin a regular president. And it’s not happening behind closed doors — it’s all out in the open. Nevertheless…
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Saying a specific movie "relies on visual effects" to tell its story is like saying another specific movie "relies on costumes" to tell its story.
December 20, 2024 at 6:16 AM
Saying a specific movie "relies on visual effects" to tell its story is like saying another specific movie "relies on costumes" to tell its story.
Watching "Blade Runner" (1982) with a first-timer.
December 7, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Watching "Blade Runner" (1982) with a first-timer.
“Support our Troops!”*
*unless there’s a reason to be cruel against a marginalized group of Americans
*unless there’s a reason to be cruel against a marginalized group of Americans
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“Support our Troops!”*
*unless there’s a reason to be cruel against a marginalized group of Americans
*unless there’s a reason to be cruel against a marginalized group of Americans
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also, is "Friends" considered a franchise now? Are they referring to "Joey" or are we just sloppily referring to a television series as a "franchise" now
also everything sucks
also everything sucks
Netflix, which rarely carries a single movie from before 1980, wants you to know how thrilled they are to acquire that classic piece of franchise IP, Casablanca
December 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
also, is "Friends" considered a franchise now? Are they referring to "Joey" or are we just sloppily referring to a television series as a "franchise" now
also everything sucks
also everything sucks
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The Trump administration has removed MLK Day and Juneteenth as holidays that include free entrance to national parks, adding the president’s birthday instead
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
www.sfgate.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Trump administration has removed MLK Day and Juneteenth as holidays that include free entrance to national parks, adding the president’s birthday instead
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If this goes thru it will accelerate Hollywood’s precipitous decline. Thousands laid off. Creatives w/fewer studios willing to bid on projects. Fewer choices of what to watch for consumers. Possibly a death blow for theatrical filmgoing. Just terrible news all around
www.theverge.com/news/838781/...
www.theverge.com/news/838781/...
Netflix is buying Warner Bros. for $83 billion
But what will they rename HBO Max this time?
www.theverge.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
If this goes thru it will accelerate Hollywood’s precipitous decline. Thousands laid off. Creatives w/fewer studios willing to bid on projects. Fewer choices of what to watch for consumers. Possibly a death blow for theatrical filmgoing. Just terrible news all around
www.theverge.com/news/838781/...
www.theverge.com/news/838781/...
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All media mergers end up hurting writers, actors, directors, and everyone else who works in the industry. Executives, assistants, caterers, teamsters, everyone. Fewer companies means fewer jobs, period.
December 5, 2025 at 5:08 AM
All media mergers end up hurting writers, actors, directors, and everyone else who works in the industry. Executives, assistants, caterers, teamsters, everyone. Fewer companies means fewer jobs, period.
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Living in Maryland and having a portrait of Pinochet in your house is weird as hell. Complete freak behavior.
Let’s take one example. Jack Posobiec has access to the Oval Office and yesterday posted a message of approval for Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet.
I don’t just want Posobiec to go back into the shadows and use coded messages for his bigotry. I want him to feel the full weight of consequences.
I don’t just want Posobiec to go back into the shadows and use coded messages for his bigotry. I want him to feel the full weight of consequences.
December 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Living in Maryland and having a portrait of Pinochet in your house is weird as hell. Complete freak behavior.
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honestly, why even bother having antitrust laws
Exclusive: Warner Bros. enters exclusive talks to sell its studios and streaming service to Netflix
Warner Bros. Is Said to Begin Exclusive Deal Talks With Netflix
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. has entered exclusive negotiations to sell its film and TV studios and HBO Max streaming service to Netflix Inc., according to people familiar with the discussions.
bloom.bg
December 5, 2025 at 4:42 AM
honestly, why even bother having antitrust laws
No one show this to Christoph Waltz!
Behind the VFX of "Frankenstein" with Guillermo del Toro
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Behind the VFX of "Frankenstein" with Guillermo del Toro
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Behind the VFX of Frankenstein with Guillermo del Toro | Netflix
Writer/Director Guillermo del Toro and VFX Supervisor Dennis Berardi take us behind the scenes of the digital magic that helped bring the world of Frankenstein to life.
Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81507921
About Netflix:
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
Behind the VFX of Frankenstein with Guillermo del Toro | Netflix
https://www.youtube.com/@stillwatchingnetflix
Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro reimagines Mary Shelley's classic tale of a brilliant scientist and the creature his monstrous ambition brings to life.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
No one show this to Christoph Waltz!
Behind the VFX of "Frankenstein" with Guillermo del Toro
youtu.be/iWfzrwOfX1Q?si=CU2Pv...
Behind the VFX of "Frankenstein" with Guillermo del Toro
youtu.be/iWfzrwOfX1Q?si=CU2Pv...
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A famous guy I was a fan of sent an email during the pandemic just being like "hey I like your show, great job" and it meant a ton to me. So ever since I've tried to reach out whenever I really like something and just tell the people who made it "I really like this, thanks for making it!"
I’ve sometimes fallen into the trap of thinking that complementing a creative person for their work is less sophisticated or desired than discussion or debate about it but very often the best thing you can say to them is hell yeah and that doesn’t make you dumb it just makes you nice
December 4, 2025 at 5:16 AM
A famous guy I was a fan of sent an email during the pandemic just being like "hey I like your show, great job" and it meant a ton to me. So ever since I've tried to reach out whenever I really like something and just tell the people who made it "I really like this, thanks for making it!"