Since Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm on October 30, 2012 for $4.05 billion, there have been rumors that this positioned Disney to further develop the Star Wars franchise. Star Wars fans will rejoice with today’s announcement that renowned director J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII. As an experienced director of blockbusters such as Mission: Impossible III,…
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All About Pod Racing- Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
Fans know that one of the most exciting parts of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace is the pod races and the new generation of Star Wars fanatics in our group wanted to know all about them! As part of our visit to LucasArts in San Francisco’s Presidio, we were treated to a question…
Character Voicing: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 3D Behind the Scenes
What does it take to make a Star Wars film? Models, computer graphics, live action, incredible sound effects, and a talented team to put everything together into what we see on the big screen in movies such as Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace 3D, out in theaters this Friday. Last weekend’s trip…
Skywalker Ranch Jedi Training with a Side of R2, Yoda, and Stormtroopers
Little Miss Techie and I were in San Francisco for the weekend for a visit to Skywalker Ranch, home of Skywalker Sound, and LucasFilm offices that include LucasArts and Industrial Light and Magic. We were treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of the Star Wars films before Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace comes…
