Tag: Pete Vilmur
Steve Sansweet and Pete Vilmur at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum on January 25th
Join Steve Sansweet, founder of Petaluma's Rancho Obi-Wan, and collector and Lucasfilm historian Pete Vilmur on January 25th, 5-7pm, for Toy Stories: A Conversation with Master Collectors at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum in Northern California.
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: Final Badge Art Reveal
The official site has shared the final badges for Star Wars Celebration Japan in April, created by TAKUMI for the show, featuring stylized renderings of Leia Organa, Rey/Kylo Ren, Master Sol/the Stranger, Obi-Wan Kenobi/Anakin Skywalker and more.
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: More Badge Art Reveal
Four months out from Star Wars Celebration Japan, the official site shares more badge art created by TAKUMI for the show, featuring stylized renderings of R2-D2 and C-3PO, Queen Amidala, Sabine Wren, and Asajj Ventress.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and The Star Wars Holiday Special
Pete Vilmur talks to Skeleton Crew co-creators Jon Watts and Chris Ford about paying homage to The Star Wars Holiday Special-inspired sequence in the new Disney+ live-action series.
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: Badge Art Reveal
Six months out from Star Wars Celebration Japan, the official site shares a sneak peak at the badge art created by TAKUMI featuring the characters of Ahsoka Tano, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Yoda, and the Mandalorian and Grogu.
History in Objects: Celebrating 40 Years of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
History in Objects is a continuing series exploring Lucasfilm’s legacy stretching from their founding in 1971 to today, and their current article celebrates forty years of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
The Digital Road to The Phantom Menace: Character Animation in Dragonheart
“The Digital Road to The Phantom Menace” is a Lucasfilm.com series that explores ILM's work in pioneering digital visual effects for the first of the prequel films, with this entry looking at the software ‘Caricature’ leading to the digital renaissance in visual effects.
The Digital Road to The Phantom Menace: The “Rebel Mac” Unit
“The Digital Road to The Phantom Menace” is a Lucasfilm.com series that explores ILM's work in pioneering digital visual effects for the first of the prequel films, with this entry looking at the group formed by John Knoll to craft shots entirely on their own.
The Digital Road to The Phantom Menace: ILM Artist Jean Bolte Talks Viewpaint
“The Digital Road to The Phantom Menace” is a Lucasfilm.com series that explores ILM's work in pioneering digital visual effects for the first of the prequel films, with this entry looking at the innovative paint tool created for Jurassic Park for ILM’s animated characters.
The Digital Road to The Phantom Menace: Texture-Mapping Worlds
“The Digital Road to The Phantom Menace” is a Lucasfilm.com series that explores ILM's work in pioneering digital visual effects for the first of the prequel films, with this entry looking at matte paintings and texture mapping.
Personal Message from James Burns – San Francisco Trip Takes a Turn
Personal message from Jedi News' Editor in Chief James Burns, our San Francisco trip takes a turn.
Lucasfilm HQ Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
If you're lucky enough to visit the Lucasfilm HQ in San Francisco over the next few months, you might an opportunity to see an amazing display celebrating the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, curated by Lucas Seastrom and Pete Vilmur.
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark on Home Video
December 1st marked the 40th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark on home video on VHS, Betamax, and videodisc, and Pete Vilmur, writing at Lucasfilm.com, looks back at the 1983 release.
Jedi at 40 | Fashion Illustrator Marilee Heyer on Her Stunning Leia Concepts
Jedi at 40 is a series of articles at StarWars.com that celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, and in this instalment Pete Vilmur looks back at fashion illustrator Marilee Heyer and her stunning Leia concepts.
Pete Vilmur Looks at Lucasfilm’s Star Wars Holiday Cards Through the Years
Pete Vilmur, writing at StarWars.com, takes us on a journey from 1978 to present day, looking at the numerous Lucasfilm holiday cards created over the past 44 years, including those created by legendary Star Wars artist Ralph McQuarrie.
Lynne Hale Inducted into the 501st, Rebel Legion, Mando Mercs, and Saber Guild
Lynne Hale, Lucasfilm’s longtime head of publicity and communications who retired at the end of 2021, has been inducted into the 501st and Rebel Legion with Mary Franklin, Steve Sansweet, and Pete Vilmur in attendance outside Lucasfilm's San Francisco HQ.
5 Cool Vintage Star Wars Halloween Collectibles
Pete Vilmur returns to the official site to look at five cool vintage Star Wars collectibles for Halloween.
Majestic Wookiee Mug, One of the First ‘Star Wars’ Collectibles, Still Impresses
Pete Vilmur, Head Of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, takes a look at one of the earliest Star Wars collectibles -- the Majestic Wookiee Mug.