News & Features
‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Begins Production
Lucasfilm announces the full cast for the Star Wars feature directed by Shawn Levy and coming to theaters in May, 2027.
Welcome to the Rebel Hideout: ILM’s Employee-made ‘Star Wars’ Gathering Place
Learn the inspiring story of a group of dedicated ILM and Lucasfilm employees who turned their dreams into a reality….
Preview of ‘Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation’ Book at San Diego Comic-Con – Updated
New details from ILM’s new 50th anniversary book written by Ian Failes have been unveiled.
ILM Evolutions: Pushing the Boundaries of Interactive Experiences
Celebrating Ten Years of Immersive Entertainment at ILM
Assembling a Starfighter: Exploring ILM’s Role in Creating the TIE Avenger from ‘Andor’
ILM visual effects supervisors Mohen Leo and Scott Pritchard, along with members of their talented crew, discuss the process behind building the TIE Avenger as it journeyed from concept to screen.
“Let the Experts Be the Experts”: TJ Falls and Mohen Leo on the Visual Effects of ‘Andor’ Season 2
The final part of ILM.com’s discussion with Andor’s overall visual effects producer and production visual effects supervisor covers the influence of Rogue One, collaborating with Tony Gilroy, their favorite moments from season two, and more.
“Like Eating an Elephant One Bite at a Time”: TJ Falls and Mohen Leo on the Visual Effects of ‘Andor’ Season 2
In part one of a two-part story, the production’s visual effects producer and visual effects supervisor discuss the effort to create over 4,000 effects shots for the Emmy-nominated Lucasfilm series.
The Circle Is Now Complete: George Lucas Makes San Diego Comic-Con Debut
SDCC’s hottest ticket brought the first-time Comic-Con guest and friends to preview the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and ILM.com was there in the room.
ILM Evolutions: Animation, ‘Ultraman: Rising’ and ‘Transformers One’
Continuing a new series celebrating ILM’s 50-year legacy, featuring new interviews with ILM animation supervisors Rob Coleman, Mathieu Vig, and Stephen King.
How ILM Brought Stitch to Life in Real-Time for the ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Premiere
The beloved Disney character can now interact with fans in a whole new way.
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.
Looking Back at Two Classics: ILM Deploys the Fleet in ‘Star Trek: First Contact’ and ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Guided by visual effects supervisor John Knoll, ILM embraced continually evolving methodologies to craft breathtaking visual effects for the iconic space battles in First Contact and Rogue One.
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 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.
‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’: ILM’s Visual Effects Adventure from the Observatory Moon to Lanupa and back to At Attin
The second, and final, part of an extensive look behind the scenes of the visual effects production for Lucasfilm’s pirate-themed Star Wars adventure series.
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.
‘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.
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.