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Drew Struzan: Appreciating the Artist Who Helped Define Movies and ILM
Drew Struzan’s art became part of filmmaking mythology, from Star Wars posters to ILM’s classic emblem. Drew Struzan distilled movie magic into a single iconic image, often the one audiences saw first. The celebrated creator of hundreds of one-sheet movie posters that blended classic portraiture with cinematic montage passed away October 13 at age 78….
ILM’s Todd Vaziri Breaks Down Visual Effects Shots for Vanity Fair
In a special video, the senior compositor examines moments from a number of iconic films.
‘Star Wars: Beyond Victory’ Now Available and Director Jose Perez III Takes Us Behind the Scenes
ILM’s new Mixed Reality Playset is available on Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets.
Inside the ILM Art Department: ‘Lilo & Stitch’
ILM artists discuss their favorite pieces from the Disney film.
John and Thomas Knoll Share the Origin Story of Photoshop with Adobe’s Russell Preston Brown
Discover Industrial Light & Magic’s influence in helping inspire one of the world’s most iconic pieces of imaging software.
“Never Say Die!”: Revisiting ILM’s Visual Effects Contributions as ‘The Goonies’ Turns 40
Former Industrial Light & Magic artists join ILM.com to reflect on bringing the pre-digital cinema classic to life.
‘Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset’ Arrives October 7, 2025
Industrial Light & Magic has unveiled a new trailer and key art for the podracing adventure that’s coming this fall.
‘Andor’ Wins Visual Effects Emmy
ILM’s Mohen Leo and Scott Pritchard and Lucasfilm’s TJ Falls are among the winners for “Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie.”
A Fantastic Feat: ILM’s Daniele Bigi on the Visual Effects of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’
The ILM visual effects supervisor speaks on ILM’s contributions to the blockbuster film that brought Marvel’s First Family into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
‘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.