Seasons & Episodes
"Gang of outsiders."
The year is 1975, and George Lucas has a problem. There is no visual effects company in Hollywood capable of realizing t
"On the bucking bronco."
When a near fatal wreck thwarts his boyhood dream of racing cars, George Lucas finds success as a filmmaker. He spends h
"Just think about it."
After Star Wars, ILM moves north to a new facility—but not everyone is invited. As work begins on The Empire Strikes B
"I think I found my people."
A new partnership with Steven Spielberg results in the memorable effects of Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., and more. Mea
"Morfing."
ILM enters the digital era as its revamped computer division faces its first big test with Willow. With a new team of re
"No more pretending you're dinosaurs."
Stop-motion genius Phil Tippett feels like he’s gone extinct when CG unexpectedly takes center stage in Jurassic Park.
Are We Ready for This?
After a decade away from Star Wars, George Lucas returns to ILM with a new impossible task.
There Must Be a Better Way
As George Lucas tries to convince Hollywood to go digital, ILM takes on wind, water, and a CG Yoda.
There's No Going Back
ILM is no longer the only game in town. To stay on top, they'll have to change the game yet again.