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Beyond the Hype: Envato Releases 2026 The State of AI in Creative Work Report

From the release: Envato, the leading all-in-one creative asset toolkit empowering millions of creatives worldwide with creative stock and AI-powered tools, releases its second annual Beyond the Hype: The State of AI in Creative Work report. [Watch]

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The Loc Studios Expands into 3D and on-set VFX

From the release: The Loc Studios, the independent London VFX studio founded by Jamie Leonard and Chris Chitty, has expanded into 3D and on-set VFX this year and grown its grading and deliverables offer in response to rising demand from UK independent films and co-productions. [Watch]

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Versus Launches New Quarterly Print Magazine “WE ARE”

From the release: In a world of endless content, instant gratification and AI-generated everything, creative studio Versus is making a case for slowing down. Introducing WE ARE, a new 170-page quarterly print publication celebrating creativity, craft and culture through the perspectives of the people shaping them. [Watch]

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Hornet Signs UK Director Troy Browne to Global Roster

From the release: Troy Browne brings a bold, distinctive voice to multimedia storytelling, creating work for global brands including Apple, Vimeo, Adobe, Crocs, Converse, and Accenture. [Watch]

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Vagrants Appoints Paul Muhlbach EP of Partnerships

From the release: Vagrants is expanding with the appointment of Paul Muhlbach as executive producer, partnerships. Based in Los Angeles, Muhlbach will lead national business development, building relationships with brands and agencies and expanding the studio’s bicoastal presence. [Watch]

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Hornet Signs Student Academy Award-Winner Lucas Ansel to Directing Roster

From the release: From shaping narrative arcs out of abstract commercial briefs to stretching a comedic bit well beyond its expected punchline, Lucas Ansel has an instinct for storytelling that brings every project to life. [Watch]