The Chronicles of Marc Rienzo | Vigilante Dinosaurs in Space!

Welcome to the One Hundred & Eighty Fifth Edition of The Chronicles Of Podcast, These are The Chronicles of Marc Rienzo Marc Rienzo, a world-renowned VFX Supervisor and Digital Artist whose credits include blockbuster hits such as Captain America: Brave New World, Spiderman, Rock of Ages, and more joins us aswe dive deep into Marc’s journey from being inspired by classics like Batman, Jurassic Park, and Star Wars to shaping the visuals of Hollywood’s biggest productions. Marc explains the role of a VFX artist, the preparation that goes into major projects, and how the industry has transformed over the last two decades. This conversation explores the advantages of freelancing, the rise of AI in the world of VFX, and the ethical questions surrounding its use in film. Marc also shares insights on his upcoming graphic novel The Old Man and The Omnipotent and gives an inside look into his creative process, including a great story about working on Rogue One! Also this week, Tom dives into another bizarre world championship you won’t believe actually exists – the World Worm Charming Championships, a very real event that takes place right here in the UK. In Story Time with Tom, things get even stranger as he shares the shocking tale of a surgeon with an amputation fetish. You’re going to be asking yourself, what on earth is going on this week? The boys also catch up on life as Jamie battles through ongoing neck pain and the chaos that comes with it, while Tom gives us the latest update on his NFL fantasy football season. Birthday boy Callum returns with a brand new set of Teachings, including the question of whether modern medicine has ever really improved on the humble bag of frozen peas. We also have Tom’s Journal, packed full of the funniest and weirdest internet finds from the past week, plus our Single of the Week where we spotlight two new tracks you need to hear. Jamie leads the audience participation challenge and this week we want to know the greatest tribute band name you’ve ever come across. Official Website - Marc Rienzo Official Website - The Chronicles of Podcast Affiliate Charity - Sophie Lancaster Foundation