Are you a Jedi, like your father before you? Or do you align with the dark side of the Force and the Lords of the Sith? Following the epic conclusion of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the new Star Wars limited series streaming only on Disney+, fans will choose their own destiny with a plethora of Star Wars products this summer, from lightsaber collectibles, to […]
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From Space Battles to StageCraft: The Legends of ILM Discuss Half a Century of Movie Magic
For nearly 50 years, Industrial Light & Magic has been a proving ground for imaginative storytelling, bringing together like-minded individuals from a variety of disciplines to innovate the art of visual effects in filmmaking. In its infancy, ILM was a place for creating the impossible, where ingenuity was rewarded with results, critical acclaim, and box-office […]
“There Was No Handbook”: Lawrence Kasdan on ILM and Crafting Light & Magic
“Just think about it.” With this simple advice, Star Wars creator George Lucas inspired the special effects artists at Industrial Light & Magic to pioneer new techniques and make the impossible a reality. “One thing you never heard from them was ‘That’s impossible!’” Lawrence Kasdan, the director and executive producer of the new documentary series […]
The Creators of LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation On a Scarif-Centered Beach Bash
The creative team behind the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special and LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales had always hoped to make a trilogy of animated specials. And Director Ken Cunningham really hoped the third installment could fulfill his dreams of helming a rollicking musical. With the release of LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation today on […]
LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation Is Here!
We’re here to have some fun. LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation, a new Original special from Lucasfilm and the LEGO Group, has arrived on Disney+! Perfect for fans of all ages and eras of Star Wars, LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation is a saga-spanning tale filled with action, heart, and plenty of in-jokes. Lightsaber limbo […]
From the Pages of Star Wars Insider: Carey Jones on Becoming Krrsantan
A longtime fan of the Star Wars saga, Carey Jones had enjoyed a successful career as a filmmaker and actor before being cast as the fearsome Wookiee Krrsantan. It was Jones who brought the character to life when the bounty hunter made his surprise transition from comic book icon to live-action force of nature in […]
Star Wars: The High Republic Chronological Reader’s Guide
Star Wars: The High Republic takes us back to the prime of the Jedi Order — centuries prior to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, during a previously unseen era. A multi-platform publishing initiative with books and comics for all ages, the story introduces new heroes to cheer on, new worlds to explore, […]
Saga Chronicles: Skywalker Sound’s Danielle Dupre and Jon Borland on Their Obi-Wan Kenobi Journey
Some of the greatest Star Wars stories are those from behind the scenes. In Saga Chronicles, Lucasfilm’s Lucas Seastrom tells those tales. In a remote village, Obi-Wan Kenobi and young Princess Leia seek refuge in a hideout used for smuggling Jedi. But Darth Vader and his fearsome Inquisitors are on their trail. Arriving at the […]
Meet the Teams Building a Better Future with Star Wars: Force for Change
Disney, Lucasfilm, and FIRST® teamed up earlier this year to launch Build the Future powered by Star Wars: Force for Change; teams from around the world submitted their stories of science, technology, leadership, and perseverance to create a brighter future for everyone. StarWars.com is thrilled to highlight three out-of-this-galaxy teams from the campaign: Lunatecs from New […]
Light & Magic Is Here!
When Dennis Muren first read the script for the original Star Wars in 1976, the technical wizardry required to tell the story on the screen hadn’t yet been created. Simply put, the man who would go on to win nine Academy Awards for his work as a visual effects supervisor saw George Lucas’ vision and […]