The cinematic talent responsible for bringing Shrek (2001) and Avatar (2009) to the big screen have decided to collaborate with a fully integrated movie studio/production company and a group of performers known for a dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment. Written and directed by Andrew Adamson, executive produced by James Cameron, and partnered by Reel FX and Cirque Du Soleil, Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away 3D arrives in select theatres starting on December 21, 2012.
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Tasked by Reel FX to design and produce the sand vortex which transports the main characters into the Cirque universe in 3D was Evil Eye Pictures. "The vortex effect required complex creative design and the simulation of millions and millions of animated sand particles," explained John L. Jack, Evil Eyes Visual Effects Producer in press release issued by the San Francisco based VFX company. A number of exterior shots had to be produced to interweave the love story which takes place in previous Cirque du Soleil shows such as O, KA, Mystere, Viva Elvis, Zumanity and The Beatles Love. "Evil Eye's expansive environments establish a grand scale and mystical presence for key exterior scenes in the film," noted Ed Jones, Executive Producer for Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away 3D. "Those moments simply would not have been possible without their efforts."
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"We are honoured to be a part of this holiday seasons most original film," stated Evil Eye Visual Effects Supervisor Matt McDonald, who supervised principal photography in Las Vegas and New Zealand, and also oversaw Evil Eye's VFX work throughout the post-production. "We enjoyed both the creativity and technical aspects of our participation, all in service of this true cinematic spectacle."
