Tag: ILM
How the Dykstraflex Changed VFX | Star Wars: A New Hope | befores & afters
befores & afters look at the importance of Industrial Light & Magic's Dykstraflex to the making of Star Wars: A New Hope, and to filmmaking.
ILM’s Janet Lewin Receives VIEW Visionary Award at VIEW Conference in Turin, Italy
Congratulations to Janet Lewin, senior vice president, general manager and head of ILM, who was honoured during the VIEW Conference in Turin, Italy, with the VIEW Visionary Award.
How to Build the Razor Crest, From Practical Miniatures to Computer Graphics
Jason Eaton, writing at ILM.com, takes a deep dive into the creation of Din Djarin’s starship, the Razor Crest, with the artists who built it across physical and digital space for The Mandalorian series and The Mandalorian and Grogu movie.
The Secret Technique Behind Classic Star Wars Ships with Lorne Peterson | Adam Savage’s Tested
Adam Savage sits down with legendary ILM model maker Lorne Peterson for a deep dive into the earliest days of Star Wars and Industrial Light & Magic; Lorne shared firsthand stories of cinematic model-making history.
James Cameron Congratulates Marvel on Avengers: Endgame Box Office Record
James Cameron has taken to Instagram to share a special message to Marvel on reclaiming the all-time box office record with the release of Avengers: Endgame Encore, passing Avatar's $2.9237 billion box office total.
ILM Wins Technology Emmy for StageCraft UX Application in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
At the Television Academy’s Saban Media Center in North Hollywood, a team of ILM R&D engineers and artists won the award for Excellence in Production Technology – Application for their work on the “Oscar” tool in StageCraft for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Behind-The-Scenes Celebration of the Sights and Sounds of a Crochet Galaxy
Behind the scenes at ILM, where creatives are always coming up with clever ways to bring beloved stories to audiences of all ages. Join the artists at ILM as they discuss how they use new technology to transform movie scenes and celebrate them in unique styles.
ILM and Lucasfilm Finalists at the 2026 Concept Art Awards
Members of the ILM Art Department join their colleagues from the Lucasfilm Art Department and Lucasfilm Animation as finalists at this year's Concept Art Awards, with artwork from The Mandalorian and Grogu and Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord.
Avengers: Endgame Retakes All-Time Box Office Crown from Avatar
Audiences have assembled in huge numbers to see Avengers: Endgame Encore, featuring effects by ILM, with the rerelease reclaiming the all-time box office record with an estimated $2.9255 billion, edging past Avatar‘s $2.9237 billion.
Inside the ILM Art Department: ‘The End of Oak Street’
ILM.com is showcasing artwork specially chosen by members of the ILM Art Department. In this installment of a continuing series, four artists from the San Francisco, London, and Vancouver studios share insights about their work on 2026's The End of Oak Street.
Industrial Light & Magic Announces Two New Immersive Experiences at Meta Connect 2026
At Meta Connect 2026, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) announced National Geographic: Beyond and Disney Immersive Cinema by ILM, in development for Meta VR Glasses and Meta Quest 3 and 3S.
Inside the ILM Art Department: ‘Moana’
ILM.com is showcasing artwork specially chosen by members of the ILM Art Department. In this installment of a continuing series, two artists from the London studio share insights about their work on the 2026 Amazon/MGM Studios production, Masters of the Universe.
The Making of Rotta the Hutt in The Mandalorian and Grogu
Brandon Wainerdi, writing at StarWars.com, goes behind the scenes of The Mandalorian and Grogu to learn how the artists at Industrial Light & Magic brought Jabba the Hutt's son, Rotta, to life in the latest Star Wars movie.
The Story of Industrial Light & Magic — the Company That Changed Visual Effects Forever
Before 'Star Wars: A New Hope' changed an entire industry, Disney Legend George Lucas faced one major challenge — no visual effects company was capable of bringing his ambitious vision to life. His solution? Create one.
ILM Profiles: Animator Libby Peterson
Over the last few years, ILM animator Libby Peterson has worked across diverse productions from augmented reality and real-time to live action feature films including Disney's 2025 live-action version of Lilo & Stitch.
John Knoll on Continuing the Visual Language of Star Wars in The Mandalorian and Grogu
fxpodcast talks to ILM’s Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor John Knoll about Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, and more broadly about what it means to continue the visual language of Star Wars nearly five decades after the original film changed cinema.
ILM Model Shop & Friends 2026 Reunion
Former Industrial Light & Magic artists behind a half-century of unforgettable visual effects celebrate the bonds that last long after the cameras stop rolling at their 2026 reunion party held earlier this month.
Behind-The-Scenes Celebration of Designing a Crochet Star Wars Galaxy
Join the artists at ILM as they discuss how they use new technology to transform movie scenes and celebrate them in unique styles. Stream all titles featured on Disney+.
Ewan McGregor Talks Star Wars with Anne Hathaway and Shares Desire to Return as Obi-Wan Kenobi
While promoting their sci-fi film The End of Oak Street, Ewan McGregor shared his wish for new Obi-Wan Kenobi stories covering the 10 years between the Disney+ series and Alec Guinness's portrayal in A New Hope, with Anne Hathaway wanting in on the adventure too.
Jon Favreau and ILM Used Apple Vision Pro on the Set of The Mandalorian and Grogu
See how Jon Favreau and the team at Industrial Light & Magic used Apple Vision Pro’s infinite canvas on the set of The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Inside the ILM Art Department: ‘Masters of the Universe’
ILM.com is showcasing artwork specially chosen by members of the ILM Art Department. In this installment of a continuing series, two artists from the London studio share insights about their work on the 2026 Amazon/MGM Studios production, Masters of the Universe.
Bringing the Dejarik Creatures to Life in The Mandalorian and Grogu
Hal Hickel, Dave Logan, Meg Grube, Yohan Ng, and Masa Narita talk to Brandon Wainerdi at ILM.com, going into detail about how the ILM team crafted an enormous gladiatorial arena for The Mandalorian and Grogu.
ILM Wins at the 2026 Australian Effects & Animation Festival Awards
Artists from ILM were honoured at the 2026 Australian Effects & Animation Festival with wins in five categories, including the Gold Feature Film Animation Award for Lilo & Stitch and Feature Film Visual Effects Special Merit Award for Wicked: For Good.
How ILM Created the Dragonsnake in ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
Tania Richard, Ken Beauchamp, Michael Dharney, Jason Madigan, and Michael Goddard from ILM’s Vancouver studio talk to Mark Newbold about how they created the Dragonsnake in The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Where to Find ILM at SIGGRAPH 2026
If you are attending SIGGRAPH 2026 between July 18th and 23rd, ILM will be presenting throughout the week at the Los Angeles Convention Center, with topics being discussed including Project Hail Mary, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Moana, and ILM Minis.
Claudio Bassi Attending Thank the Maker – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 10th Anniversary Event on October 17th
ILM visual effects professional Claudio Bassi is the ninth guest confirmed as attending Thank the Maker, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, at St Swithun’s School in Winchester, Hampshire on October 17th, 2026.
Star Wars: Visions – ‘Black’ Gets Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Animated Program
Congratulations to the team behind Star Wars: Visions - Black which has received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Animated Program, with additional nominations for ILM, Skywalker Sound, and Star Wars alumni including Harrison Ford, Keri Russell, Riz Ahmed & Oscar Isaac.
Dick Dova Spah, ILM Stagehand/Key Grip in the 1980s and ’90s, Has Died
Dick Dova Spah, who worked at ILM in the 1980s and '90s as one of the company's inimitable stagehands and key grips, known internally simply as "Dickie", has died aged 90.
Snakes on a Frame: ILM Artists Help Unleash a Slithering Terror on the Big Screen in ‘Anaconda’
Clayton Sandell, writing at ILM.com, talks to visual effects supervisor Ben Snow, associate visual effects supervisor Gabriel Reichle, and animation supervisor Stewart Alves, as they take us behind the scenes at the Sydney studio for the slithering terror movie Anaconda.
Star Wars and ILM Visual Effects Artist Jeff Olson Has Passed Away
ILM has posted the sad news that Jeff Olson, who worked for nearly 25 years at the company as a model maker, model supervisor, and visual effects producer on many classic projects, from Willow to Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, has passed away.
Inside the ILM Art Department: The Mandalorian and Grogu
ILM.com continues to showcase artwork chosen by members of the ILM Art Department, with this instalment featuring two artists from the San Francisco studio who are sharing insights about their work on The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Jedi Academy Alumni | Industrial Light & Magic
Hear directly from our Vancouver Jedi Alumni about how the program shaped their skills, built their confidence, and launched their journeys in the industry.
Adam Savage Compares Han Solo DL-44 Blaster Builds! | Adam Savage’s Tested
Adam Savage and Don Bies, former ILM model supervisor and Lucasfilm archivist, continue sharing memories and stories from their time working in the ILM model shop!
Academy Award-Winning Special Effects Pioneer Brian Johnson Has Passed Away
Brian Johnson, who won an Academy Award for his work as SFX supervisor on Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, passed away on June 15th aged 86, just two weeks shy of his 87th birthday.
Stuart Ziff Attending Boonta Eve Special Edition Texas on August 7th, 2026
Stuart Ziff, legendary ILM creator Stuart Ziff who helped build the physical world of Star Wars, is attending Boonta Eve Special Edition Texas 2, a separate ticketed event by the Virtual Cantina Network held during the Rebel Scum Con 2026 weekend.