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Articles by Lucas Seastrom

ILM Earns 3 Emmy Nominations for ‘Andor,’ ‘Rings of Power,’ and ‘Severance’

Teams from across ILM’s global studios are recognized for their innovative work for television this past year.

ILM Evolutions: Animation, From Rotoscoping to ‘Rango’

New series exploring ILM’s 50-year legacy kicks off with new interviews featuring original Star Wars animator Chris Cassidy and current ILM animation supervisors Rob Coleman and Hal Hickel.

Tackling Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’ with ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Chad Wiebe

The visual effects supervisor from ILM’s Vancouver studio shares insights about helping create new characters and bringing the streets of New York City to life.

The marching band scene in Severance Season 2.

The Invisible Visual Effects Secrets of ‘Severance’ with ILM’s Eric Leven

ILM teams with Ben Stiller and Apple TV+ to bring thousands of seamless visual effects shots to the hit drama’s second season.

ILM's original Star Wars crew poses for a group photo.

ILM’s Audacious Start in an Empty Warehouse Began 50 Years Ago

On this day in 1975, Industrial Light & Magic was officially signed into existence by George Lucas.

Dennis Muren inside ILM's original studio with TIE fighter and X-wing models.

ILM Pioneer Dennis Muren Visits Company’s Original Home for the First Time in Decades

Muren celebrates ILM’s 50th anniversary at the place where it all began.

Jose Perez III and Alyssa Finley at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025.

‘Star Wars’ Celebration 2025: Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away on Meta Quest

In honor of Star Wars Celebration, ILM and Meta shared a special first look at their upcoming virtual and mixed reality experience Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset.

The Balrog in Rings of Power Season 2.

ILM’s Jason Smith Wins BAFTA Television Craft Award for ‘Rings of Power’

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power wins for Special, Visual & Graphic Effects in Season 2 of the Amazon MGM Studios series.