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Season 1 – Light & Magic

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Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan takes viewers on an adventure behind the curtains of Industrial Light & Magic, the special visual effects, animation and virtual production division of Lucasfilm. Learn what inspired some of the most legendary filmmakers in Hollywood history, and follow their stories from their earliest personal films to bringing George Lucas’ vision to life.
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Light & Magic — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Documenting the rise of ILM with comprehensive attention to detail, Light & Magic is a worthy salute to the elbow grease that goes into moviemaking and an absolute treat for fans of cinematic wizardry.

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 07/28/2022
Don’t be put off by the corporate-video feel of the intro. This celebratory documentary series about Industrial Light and Magic, the special-effects company George Lucas put together to make Star Wars, is thoroughly down to earth. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry CNN.com 07/27/2022
Light & Magic documents how the impossible became feasible, but to Kasdan's credit, its efforts to shed light on the magic doesn't stop there. Go to Full Review Lauren Piester TheWrap 07/27/2022
Sure, it’s still part of the Walt Disney empire, and some might consider it Disney propaganda, but boy is it a nice time. Go to Full Review Aaron Phillips But Why Tho? A Geek Community 01/14/2023
8/10
Light and Magic offers a whimsical look into the past at the creation of the most influential visual effects company in the business. Go to Full Review Alex Maidy JoBlo's Movie Network 08/09/2022
9/10
I am very happy that this series exists as all of those who joined George Lucas on his quest are approaching retirement age and may not be with us much longer but now this documentary can preserve the incredible work they gave the world forever. Go to Full Review Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media 08/03/2022
4/5
Young children may lose patience with the incredible amount of detail in this epic new docuseries, but older kids, adults, and Star Wars fans of all ages will be entranced. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ry N @RyGuy Nov 11 A fun documentary about a visual effects team, ILM Studios, forming for their first project, Star Wars. The series goes on to showcase their success with other films like Indiana Jones, Terminator 2, and Jurassic Park. See more Alysha S Apr 27 An incredible example of quality. See more Harry W Apr 27 Great look at the formation of one of the most important companies in film history. Shows their growth from Star Wars in 1977 to Jurrasic Park and the introduction of CGI in 1993. See more Pierre-Arnaud D 09/01/2024 Light & Magic is the most inspiring documentary I have ever watched See more Mason V 04/13/2024 awesome to see how spielberg made all his movies. especially jp and jaws. See more Thanato p 09/03/2022 Star Wars (1977) blew my mind. HUGE fan. This documentary is WAY too long, with way to much glad-handing. See more Read all reviews
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Brian Grazer

Executive Producer

Ron Howard

Executive Producer

Lawrence Kasdan

Director

Meredith Kaulfers

Executive Producer

Marc Gilbar

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 27, 2022 Gang of Outsiders An unlikely team comes together to create the effects for a new space film called "The Star Wars." Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 27, 2022 On the Bucking Bronco. George Lucas's life has been leading to Star Wars, but it's up to ILM to finish the job on time. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 27, 2022 Just Think About It. ILM moves north to face a daunting task: creating a sequel to the most successful film of all time. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 27, 2022 I Think I Found My People. It's the era of the 80s blockbuster and ILM is thriving, but revolution is on the horizon. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 27, 2022 Morfing. The digital age brings new challenges to ILM, but not eveyone is ready for such massive change. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 27, 2022 No More Pretending You're Dinosaurs. CG finally comes into its own with "Jurassic Park," paving the way for a new era of innovation. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lawrence Kasdan
Executive Producer
Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Meredith Kaulfers, Marc Gilbar
Network
Disney+
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 27, 2022