by Lucas Seastrom | May 28, 2025 | San Francisco News, Uncategorized
On this day in 1975, Industrial Light & Magic was officially signed into existence by George Lucas. By Lucas O. Seastrom ILM’s original crew for Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) poses in the front lot of their original studio (Credit: ILM & Lucasfilm). 50...
by Lucas Seastrom | Apr 28, 2025 | San Francisco News, Uncategorized
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power wins for Special, Visual & Graphic Effects in Season 2 of the Amazon MGM Studios series. This past weekend, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts hosted the 2025 BAFTA Television Craft Awards, where The Lord of...
by Lucas Seastrom | Apr 21, 2025 | San Francisco News, Uncategorized
Clothing and accessories featuring a new commemorative logo designed by Hoodzpah are available for purchase on Amazon.com. By Mark Newbold Actor Sam Witwer sports a new ILM 50th t-shirt at Star Wars Celebration Japan (Credit: Wes Ellis). In a world of innovation,...
by Ella Greig | Sep 26, 2024 | Sydney News, Uncategorized, Vision & Craft
ILM’s Sydney studio took on everything from digital creatures to CG environments for this adaptation of a beloved Disney Parks attraction. By Lucas O. Seastrom The Hatbox Ghost, performed by Jared Leto. (Credit: Disney) For nearly 40 years, Industrial Light &...
by ggrusby | Aug 27, 2024 | Lighter Darker, San Francisco News
We are pleased to announce Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast, where we focus on the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. Hosted by ILM Chief Creative Officer Rob Bredow and ILM Compositing Supervisor Todd Vaziri, and produced by Jenny Ely,...
