Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible

Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible

2010 · 60 min · EN · PG · 6.7 (33 votes)
Dir. Leslie Iwerks · Starring George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Jon Favreau, J.J. Abrams, Jerry Bruckheimer · Music Christopher Brady
DocumentaryTV Movie

Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never before seen footage highlighting many of their pioneering milestones. From creating the first ever computer generated character in a feature film to the latest advancements in visual effects for film franchises like Transformers and Iron Man, ILM has created some of the most memorable movie moments in recent history.

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A fascinating deep dive into the magic of movie-making. It's a celebration of groundbreaking visual effects and the creative minds behind them, offering a sense of wonder and appreciation for cinematic innovation.

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