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When George Lucas set out to make Star Wars, little did he know he would end up revolutionizing an industry. This is the story of a team of creative geniuses who put the magic in the movies we love.
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When George Lucas set out to make Star Wars, little did he know he would end up revolutionizing an industry. This is the story of a team of creative geniuses who put the magic in the movies we love.
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George LucasSelf
Lorne PetersonSelf
Dennis MurenSelf
Ron HowardSelf
Ken RalstonSelf
Phil TippettSelf - Creatures and Stop Motion
Paul HirschSelf
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Lucasfilm Ltd.United States
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Episode 1
After a decade away from Star Wars, George Lucas returns to ILM with a new impossible task.
Directed by Joe JohnstonGuest stars Paul Hirsch, Frank Marshall, Jean Bolte, Jim Morris, John Knoll, Ben Burtt, Chrissie England, Ahmed Best
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Episode 2
As George Lucas tries to convince Hollywood to go digital, ILM takes on wind, water, and a CG Yoda.
Directed by Joe JohnstonGuest stars Jean Bolte, Jim Morris, John Knoll, Ben Burtt, Ahmed Best, Kim Bromley, Rob Coleman, Fon H Davis
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Episode 3
ILM is no longer the only game in town. To stay on top, they'll have to change the game yet again.
Directed by Joe JohnstonGuest stars Jim Morris, John Knoll, Steven Spielberg, Kim Bromley, Rob Coleman, Fon H Davis, Janet Lewin, Mohen Leo
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