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VFX Icons Bruckheimer & Taylor to Receive Top VES Honors
6 Jan
Summary
- Jerry Bruckheimer receives VES Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Sir Richard Taylor earns VES Visionary Award.
- Awards ceremony set for February 25 in Beverly Hills.
- Bruckheimer has produced iconic films like Pirates of the Caribbean.
- Wētā Workshop has contributed to numerous blockbusters.
The Visual Effects Society (VES) will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to acclaimed producer Jerry Bruckheimer at the 2026 VES Awards. This honor recognizes Bruckheimer's extensive career and significant contributions to the visual effects industry, evident in his work on films such as the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and Top Gun: Maverick.
Joining Bruckheimer in receiving top honors is Sir Richard Taylor, co-founder of Wētā Workshop. Taylor will be presented with the VES Visionary Award for his groundbreaking work and consistent application of visual effects artistry. His company, Wētā Workshop, has been instrumental in the creation of visual effects for over 160 films, including The Lord of the Rings and Avatar trilogies.
The VES Awards gala is scheduled to take place on February 25 at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Comedian duo the Sklar Brothers are set to host the event, which will celebrate the exceptional achievements of individuals like Bruckheimer and Taylor, highlighting their profound impact on filmmaking.
