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Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible (2010)

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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Top billed cast

  • Photo of George LucasGeorge LucasSelf
  • Photo of Steven SpielbergSteven SpielbergSelf
  • Photo of Ron HowardRon HowardSelf
  • Photo of Jon FavreauJon FavreauSelf
  • Photo of J.J. AbramsJ.J. AbramsSelf
  • Photo of Jerry BruckheimerJerry BruckheimerSelf
  • Photo of Seth GreenSeth GreenSelf
  • Photo of John LasseterJohn LasseterSelf
  • Photo of Edwin CatmullEdwin CatmullSelf
  • Photo of Jim MorrisJim MorrisSelf

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