MUNICH — Leading visual effects companies Cinesite and Image Engine have merged, giving the two entities a combined staff of over 525 VFX and animation staff at their studios in London ...

Just one year after visual effects producers Prime Focus World and Double Negative announced a merger, the UK-headquartered Cinesite has acquired Vancouver, Canada-based Image Engine.

One example is visual-effects leader Image Engine. Recognized in the industry for its CGI creations—the organization was behind Game of Thrones dragon Drogon’s iconic attack on the loot train ...

“So the fact that we’ve been nominated again for more creature work just reiterates the point that Image Engine is a successful animation shop for visual effects.” ...

As sole VFX vendor for Safe House, released in cinemas this past weekend, Image Engine has created more than 370 photoreal VFX shots for the movie.