The Oscar-winning visual effects studio behind blockbuster fare such as Inception, Interstellar and First Man is expanding its footprint in Vancouver. DNEG is launching a new animation studio in B.C. to complement its existing VFX team. Up to 100 workers will be hired here in the city, while DNEG is expanding significantly across Canada as well. With us on BIV Today to talk about this animation boom is Tom Jacomb, the newly minted president of DNEG Animation. Tyler Orton hosts.

<p>The Oscar-winning visual effects studio behind blockbuster fare such as Inception, Interstellar and First Man is expanding its footprint in Vancouver. DNEG is launching a new animation studio in B.C. to complement its existing VFX team. Up to 100 workers will be hired here in the city, while DNEG is expanding significantly across Canada as well. With us on BIV Today to talk about this animation boom is Tom Jacomb, the newly minted president of DNEG Animation. Tyler Orton hosts.</p>

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