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‘Lord of the Rings,’ ‘Avatar’ VFX House Weta FX to Invest in 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,” will invest in Taiwanese animation and VFX outfit Moonshine Studio. The investment is part of a partnership with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) aimed…

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