Star Wars: The Making of Season 2 by ILM now available for streaming
Disney+'s documentary series, Light & Magic, is back for its second season, delving deeper into the fascinating world of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). This time, the focus is on the studio's transition from traditional visual effects techniques to digital technologies, a transformation that shaped the landscape of cinema.
The new season highlights the challenges of creating CGI characters seamlessly integrated into live-action scenes and designing realistic CGI water, all while maintaining the high-quality standards that ILM is known for. The story of ILM's work on major franchises, particularly Star Wars, takes centre stage, with a special emphasis on the innovative effects that have graced "a galaxy far, far away."
Light & Magic Season 2, composed of three captivating episodes, continues to shine a spotlight on the creators and innovators of ILM, providing a unique insight into their pioneering techniques and the evolution of visual effects artistry during the digital revolution era.
For fans eager to catch a glimpse of what's to come, trailers for the new season are now available before streaming begins. The second season picks up where the first left off, covering ILM's work on Star Wars' return to the big screen with The Phantom Menace, as well as its contributions to '80s blockbusters and the shift to digital technology, as seen in Jurassic Park.
The season also delves into the daunting task of working on Star Wars' sequel after its initial success and the race to complete work on the original Star Wars movie. An episode titled "Gang of Outsiders" focuses on the creation of ILM itself.
Lawrence Kasdan, known for co-writing Star Wars entries such as The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Raiders of the Lost Ark, directs the series. The first season of Light & Magic was released in 2022.
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ILM, founded in 1975 to create special effects for the first Star Wars movie, has contributed to essential movies from George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, and many others. The studio's journey through the digital revolution era promises to be a thrilling ride for fans and film enthusiasts alike. So, gear up and stream Light & Magic Season 2 on Disney+ now!
The second season of Light & Magic on Disney+ will feature trailers for upcoming episodes, providing a glimpse into ILM's work on Star Wars, such as 'The Phantom Menace' and 'The Force Awakens'. In one of the episodes, titled "Gang of Outsiders", the creation of ILM itself will be spotlighted. Lawrence Kasdan, known for his work on several Star Wars entries and 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', will be directing the series. For regular updates on the future of movies-and-tv franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who, visit io9, where the future is filled with trailer-frenzy and entertainment.
