Hmmmmmm shares a report from Reuters: Unity will buy Weta Digital, a visual effects (VFX) studio known for its work in movies such as “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Avatar” in a $1.63 billion cash-and-stock deal, the companies said on Tuesday. The deal would help Unity, which makes software for video games and animation, tap into Weta Digital’s technology and talent to develop VFX tools and focus on metaverse opportunities.
Weta Digital was founded by film director Peter Jackson of “The Lord of the Rings” fame and has won several Academy and BAFTA Awards. It is known for its animated characters such as Gollum and Caesar from “Planet of the Apes.” Unity, which made the software behind the popular mobile phone game Temple Run, will roll out tools for artists and developers across a number of industries, including film and gaming. […] Weta Digital’s Academy Award-winning VFX team will remain a