The Force resonated powerfully through Tokyo as Star Wars Celebration returned to Japan for the first time in 17 years, kicking off an explosive Day 1 at the Makuhari Messe convention center. Friday, April 18th, immediately sent shockwaves across the galaxy, proving Lucasfilm’s commitment to bold new adventures on screens both big and small. Eschewing…
How will virtual cinematography affect live-action filmmaking? If you’re fascinated with ILM’s StageCraft and the potential of virtual cinematography, then check out this discussion between Greig Fraser (The Mandalorian) and Roger Deakins. Fraser, who helped pioneer StageCraft, explains the issues involved in using this semicircular virtual stage. As you can imagine, while new technology solves a…
Another Star Wars icon has left us. Jeremy Bulloch, the most famous actor to never show his face, has died at age 75. The British actor is, of course, best known as Boba Fett in the original trilogy. He might have only had a few lines, but his character clad in the coolest outfit next…
Watchmen’s experimental surrealism and The Mandalorian’s Baby Yoda and cutting-edge LED-wall helped both shows scoop the awards pool at the Creative Emmys. Watchmen also took out some of the major prestige awards to earn the highest number of Emmys this year. The Mandalorian and Watchmen picked up the most awards at the Creative Arts Emmys; each winning 7 awards…
ILM announces new StageCraft LED volume services. According to the press release, these new stages improve on the original StageCraft used in the making of the first season of The Mandalorian. Read the press release below. ILM’s existing StageCraft volume set at Manhattan Beach Studios (MBS) was used for the Emmy nominated series The Mandalorian and will…