Behind The Magic | The Visual Effects of Sinners
Go Behind the Magic and experience ILM’s work on Ryan Coogler’s #Sinners…
16th January 2026
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2026
Behind The Magic | Superman
Go behind the magic of ILM’s Oscar‑shortlisted, BAFTA‑recognised vfx for Superman….
9th January 2026
2025
Behind the Magic | Real-Time Rocket
Stepping in front of a TVA Timedoor, fans at D23 Expo last summer were able to directly interact and speak with Rocket Raccoon from Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy as he answered their most burning questions! The experience won a VES Award for “Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special...…
31st October 2025
Lighter Darker | EP 020: Lens Flares
In the final episode of season one, Shannon Tindle and John Knoll return to Lighter Darker…
3rd June 2025
Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of Severance
Refined at Lumon. Revealed here. Take the elevator down and explore…
30th May 2025
Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation
Since 1975, Industrial Light & Magic has created thousands of images across hundreds of films…
28th May 2025
Lighter Darker | EP 019: Severance
Production designer Jeremy Hindle and visual effects supervisor Eric Leven join us…
21st May 2025
Lighter Darker | EP 018: ABBA Voyage
ILM creative director Ben Morris and producer Svana Gisla join us to discuss ABBA Voyage…
6th May 2025
Lighter Darker | EP 017: ILM 50th Anniversary Panel
How did John Knoll decide to pitch the story for Rogue One?…
26th April 2025
Lighter Darker | EP 016: Bryce Dallas Howard
On Episode 16 of Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast, Bryce Dallas Howard joins us…
24th April 2025
Lighter Darker | EP 015: Immersive Entertainment
For over 30 years, Vicki Dobbs Beck has been at the forefront of innovative storytelling…
23rd April 2025
Lighter Darker | EP 014: Skeleton Crew with John Knoll
This week, VFX legend John Knoll joins us to discuss his work on Skeleton Crew…
22nd April 2025
ILM Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Announces New Book & Merch
It all began in May of 1975 with a handshake between director George Lucas and visual effects supervisor John Dykstra…
22nd April 2025
Lighter Darker | EP 013: Virtual Production
This week, we’re exploring Virtual Production…
21st April 2025
Lighter Darker | EP 12 Wicked & Alien: Romulus
This week, we discuss the work behind two films nominated for Oscars in Best Visual Effects…
20th April 2025
Lighter Darker | Ep 11: VFX Oscar Nominations
Todd and Rob break down the process of how films are selected for nomination…
20th April 2025
Joe Johnston Goes Behind the Scenes
Warning: This article contains spoilers from Light & Magic Season 2…
19th April 2025
Lighter Darker | Ep 010: Shaping Characters for Tomorrow with Amy Beth Christenson
ILM Art Director Amy Beth Christenson…
18th April 2025
Lighter Darker | EP 009: Bonus Episode 2024 Wrap
Rob, Todd and Jenny share their own rejection letters and answer some lingering questions from the mailbag…
17th April 2025
Lighter Darker | Ep 008: The Magic of Film with Dean Cundey
Join legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey (Apollo 13, The Mandalorian) on our final episode of 2024…
16th April 2025
Lighter Darker | Ep 007: Glicked: Worldbuilding in Wicked and Gladiator II
This week, we delve into the world building techniques behind two of the year’s most anticipated films: Gladiator II…
15th April 2025
Lighter Darker Ep 006: Ultraman Rising with Shannon Tindle and Hayden Jones
Director Shannon Tindle (Kubo and the Two Strings, Lost Ollie) and VFX supervisor Hayden Jones join us…
14th April 2025
Lighter Darker | The ILM Podcast Ep 005: Ghostbusters II with Bill George
For this special Halloween Edition, we flash back to Ghostbusters II with VFX legend Bill George…
13th April 2025
Lighter Darker: Ep 004: Twisters with Lee Isaac Chung and Ashley Jay Sandberg
Director Lee Isaac Chung and Executive Producer Ashley Jay Sandberg guest on the show…
12th April 2025
Lighter Darker | Episode 3 | “Camera & Composition”
Beth D’Amato, ILM digital paint supervisor, joins Todd, Rob, and Jenny to discuss their favorite camera moves…
11th April 2025
Lighter Darker | Episode 2 | “Transformers One with Josh Cooley”
In Episode 2 of the #LighterDarker podcast, the team welcomes #TransformersOne director Josh Cooley…
10th April 2025
Lighter Darker | Episode 1 | “The Premiere”
Welcome to Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast hosted by ILM Chief Creative Officer, Rob Bredow…
10th April 2025
Behind the Magic | Pablo Helman Discusses Wicked
Join Production Visual Effects Supervisor Pablo Helman for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at #Wicked…
5th February 2025
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