Plus: 'Project Hail Mary 'takes spaceflight awesomely seriously, 'Street Fight' 17 years later, and one wild Star Trek reboot.Plus: 'Project Hail Mary 'takes spaceflight awesomely seriously, 'Street Fight' 17 years later, and one wild Star Trek reboot.
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The State of Hollywood Tech in 2026
The State of Hollywood Tech in 2026

So much of the history of film and television is a story about technology. In the 20th century, film and TV redefined the way humanity interacted with the world and with itself. But what do those technological advances look like in the 21st century? How has emerging technology changed Hollywood? How has it changed the stories we tell ourselves?

Looking through the dual lenses of science fiction and filmmaking fact, Inverse tackles the state of Hollywood tech in 2026; from innovative techniques that are redefining storytelling, to analog methods that are making a comeback, to how the rich history of innovation changed our favorite stories. Just in time for SXSW 2026, we’re reporting on and taking a deep dive into the past and present of Hollywood tech, with a very specific eye on the future.

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'Project Hail Mary' Puppeteer Reveals His Frank Oz & Yoda Inspiration
James Ortiz, the voice and puppeteer behind Rocky in 'Project Hail Mary,' talks to Inverse about his process and how this adorable alien was brought to life.
Project Realistic Spaceflight: How Pop Sci-Fi Is Entering An Incredible New Era
Project Realistic Spaceflight: How Pop Sci-Fi Is Entering An Incredible New Era
From Project Hail Mary to For All Mankind, reaching for the stars on our screens has never felt more urgent — or more realistic.
The Rise Of Virtual Production — Hollywood’s Most Confusing Miracle
The Rise Of Virtual Production — Hollywood’s Most Confusing Miracle
VFX is built differently today than it was even ten years ago. Here's how the rise of Virtual Production — known as the Volume or AR Walls — have changed everything.
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17 Years Later, 'Street Fighter ' Just Leveled Up With A Crucial Collaboration

The upcoming Street Fighter reboot just got a major thumbs up from an important source.

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