Netflix to acquire Scanline VFX

Netflix has revealed plans to acquire Scanline VFX, whose work for the streaming service has included Cowboy Bebop and Stranger Things 3, along with the show’s upcoming fourth season, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

The value of the deal, expected to close in early 2022, wasn’t disclosed.

Recent work from Scanline — which maintains bases in Vancouver, Montreal, Los Angeles, London, Munich, Stuttgart and Seoul — includes contributions to Eternals, Shang-Chi, Godzilla vs Kong and the upcoming films The Batman and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

Led by Oscar-nominated VFX pro Stephan Trojansky, Scanline is noted for its proprietary fluid rendering system Flowline (used for CG water), which received a Scientific and Technical Academy Award in 2008.

Founded in 1989  Scanline has offices in Vancouver, Montreal, Los Angeles, London, Munich, Stuttgart, and Seoul.