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‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Avatar’ VFX House Weta FX Partners With Taiwan’s Moonshine Studio Under AI Pact With TAICCA

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Weta FX, the New Zealand visual effects company behind “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar,” is partnering with Taiwanese animation and VFX outfit Moonshine Studio.

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