MPC, behind The Lion King and 1917, faces shutdown
variety.comVFX powerhouse MPC, renowned for its work on The Lion King (2019), 1917, and Life of Pi, faces possible closure as parent company Technicolor grapples with severe financial struggles. Despite delivering groundbreaking visual effects and winning an Academy Award for Life of Pi, MPC now confronts an uncertain future. The company has played a key role in shaping modern visual effects, contributing to some of the most visually stunning films of the past decade. However, ongoing financial difficulties at Technicolor put the studio’s legacy and hundreds of jobs at risk, raising concerns about the future of high-end VFX production.