You’ve heard the phrase “the magic of moviemaking” so many times that you probably never stop to think about it. But the special effects wizards in Light & Magic, now streaming on Disney+, will absolutely convince you that magic is real. From designing and building the cameras used to film Star Wars from scratch, 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 […]
A Star Wars Tattoo Story
If the Jedi say that attachments are forbidden, then perhaps it’s against the Jedi Code to get a tattoo. Thankfully, in this case, I’m no Jedi. So, I sat down with seven-time licensed Lucasfilm tattoo artist, Mike Bianco, to get my very own Star Wars tattoo during Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022. Star Wars has […]
DC Shoes Collects the Bounty on a New Boba Fett Capsule Collection – Reveal
The new Star Wars | DC Shoes capsule collection centered around Boba Fett provides a subtle nod to the fan-favorite bounty hunter. The outline of Fett’s yellow-painted pauldron mingles with other shapes pulled from his unique beskar armor, reimagined as an abstract pattern that is recognizable but not overtly Star Wars-themed. Look closer and you’ll find that […]
SWCA 2022: 7 Hasbro Star Wars Reveals Fans Won’t Want to Miss
Spoiler warning: This article discusses characters from Obi-Wan Kenobi, now streaming on Disney+. The unofficial theme of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 seems to be “Hello there.” And this year’s highly-anticipated Hasbro Star Wars panel kept the theme going, introducing fans to fresh spins on classic characters and a wave of new products inspired by […]
SWCA 2022: 6 Things We Learned from the Light & Magic Panel
Today they’re legends of filmmaking, but back in the late 1970s they were special effects innovators just trying to make George Lucas’s vision a reality. On Friday at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, executive producer Ron Howard took the stage alongside VFX titans Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Joe Johnston, Rose Duignan, and Lucasfilm vice president and […]
Colin Cantwell, Designer of the X-Wing and More, Passes Away
Even without his contributions to Star Wars, Colin Cantwell lived an amazing life. The supremely talented artist, whose career spanned from NASA, to iconic Star Wars designs, to his own sci-fi novels, passed away at home this weekend. He was 90. Cantwell began working with George Lucas in November 1974 — likely only days ahead […]
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 Exclusives Revealed
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 will be strong with the Force…and exclusive merchandise! With the highly-anticipated fan event just days away, StarWars.com is excited to offer a first look at some of the galactic treasures awaiting you. From Celebration exclusive collections to collectibles available first-to-market on the show floor, these are the exclusives you’re look for… […]
Get a First Look at 30 Star Wars Celebration Show Store Exclusives
Hello, what have we here? Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 is right around the corner, and StarWars.com is thrilled to present a first look at many of the exclusives you’ll find at the Show Store. From a Star Wars: The Bad Batch “Wrecker‘s Gym” tee, to an Aunt Beru-themed mug, to a Frog Lady plush, there’s something for everyone. […]
4 Last-Minute DIY Costuming Tips for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022
Picture it…it’s six months before Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022. You have your heart set on cosplaying as Hera Syndulla for the Star Wars main event. Flash forward to a week before the con and you still haven’t created the Twi’lek’s lekku. What’s a last-minute cosplayer to do? Have hope, of course! There are still […]