Brian Johnson, one of the most legendary special effects artists in the history of the industry, and whose work shaped some of the most iconic science-fiction movies and television shows ever made, ...

Sometimes, the classic methods prove to be the best, and the trench run remains one of cinema's most influential action sequences for a reason.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After spending 40 years in the movie industry, most of them creating special effects for the "Star Wars" series of blockbusters, ...

Special effects pioneer Phil Tippett has shuttered his Berkeley-based studio after four decades of operations, auctioning off years of movie memorabilia from his beloved, innovative work on classic ...

Tippett, who contributed special effects to multiple “Star Wars” films, “Robocop,” and the “Jurassic Park” franchise, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2024, according to documents on PacerMonitor.

From technology editor Alexis Madrigal: News of possible liquid salt water on Mars this week has inspired renewed speculation about the Red Planet. The creator of Star Wars' special effects at ...

In addition to the updated hilt theme, Disney Parks Blog announced that every lightsaber’s chassis and blade, regardless of hilt theme, has been enhanced with brand-new features, including a thermal ...

ROCK ISLAND — One night before the unofficial Star Wars holiday on May 4, a free talk is planned at Augustana College by Victor Schutz, a busy computer-graphics supervisor who’s helped bring new “Star ...