News & Features
ILM Brings StageCraft Magic to the Olympic Games in Paris and Milan: Part 1
ILM artists Ian Milham and Shannon Thomas take us behind the scenes of a breakthrough virtual production shoot in the first of a two-part story about the 2024 Summer Olympics and 2026 Winter Olympics.
Inside the ILM Art Department: ‘Star Wars: Beyond Victory’
Three artists from the San Francisco studio share insights about their work on the 2025 mixed reality playset from ILM and Lucasfilm.
Director Edgar Wright Sprints to Industrial Light & Magic for ‘The Running Man’
ILM’s innovative approach leads the way for more than 1,700 visual effects shots, helping bring Wright’s dystopian action thriller to life.
ILM Contributes to 2 Super Bowl Commercials – ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ & ‘Jurassic Park’
One of the biggest days in American sports is equally renowned for its iconic commercial spots.
Snakes, Trains, and Automobiles: ILM’s Nick Marshall Sheds Light on the Visual Effects of ‘Sinners’
The visual effects supervisor discusses ILM’s contributions to director Ryan Coogler’s supernatural sensation, which is nominated for “Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature” at the VES Awards.
Behind the Scenes of ‘Wayne McGregor: Infinite Bodies’ with the ILM Team
ILM artists share their insights about this distinct installation now on view at Somerset House in London.
Inside the ILM Art Department: ‘The Eternaut’
Three artists from the San Francisco, Vancouver, and London studios share insights about their work on the 2025 Netflix production, The Eternaut.
ILM Earns 2 Nominations at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards
Frankenstein and The Lost Bus are recognized while ILM also contributes to two other nominated films.
ILM Contributes to All 5 Nominated Films for ‘Best Visual Effects’ at the 98th Oscars
ILM artists for Jurassic World Rebirth and The Lost Bus earn nominations.
The Grid Hits the Streets: ILM’s David Seager on the Visual Effects of ‘Tron: Ares’
Cutting-edge digital artistry, modern inspiration, and retro callbacks help launch the latest Tron adventure from the cyber world into reality.
Lucasfilm and the Walt Disney Studios Announce Leadership Transition
As Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm leadership to return to producing, Dave Filoni will lead the studio as President and Chief Creative Officer alongside Lynwen Brennan as Co-President.
Building Belief at 200mph: ILM’s Invisible Work on ‘F1: The Movie’
Visual effects supervisor Eric Leven takes us behind the scenes of the high-speed film from director Joseph Kosinski.
ILM Earns 16 Nominations for the 2026 VES Awards
The 24th annual presentation by the Visual Effects Society will take place on February 25, 2026.
ILM’s Jeff Capogreco and Jhon Alvarado Take Us Into the Grid of ‘Tron: Ares’
Artists from ILM’s Sydney studio take us into the Grid to discuss their part in the cult classic’s latest chapter.
Inside the ILM Art Department: ‘Tron: Ares’
Four artists from the San Francisco, Vancouver, London, and Sydney studios share insights about their work on the 2025 Disney production, Tron: Ares.
How to Build an X-wing: 50 Years After ILM Completed Its First ‘Star Wars’ Model
Take an extensive deep dive into ILM’s creation of the original X-wing fighter miniatures for Star Wars: A New Hope.
Author Ian Failes Talks Writing the New Book ‘Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation’
Releasing January 13, 2026, the landmark book is now available for pre-order.
Bobby Moynihan Takes Us Behind the Scenes of ‘Star Wars: Beyond Victory’
The actor who voiced and supplied the motion capture performance for Grakkus the Hutt opens up about his work on the mixed reality playset.
ILM Contributes to All 10 Shortlisted Films for Best Visual Effects at 98th Oscars
Avatar: Fire and Ash, Jurassic World: Rebirth, and Sinners are among the selected films.
Inside the ILM Art Department: ‘Superman’
Learn insights from the artists themselves about the designs for James Gunn’s 2025 blockbuster.