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Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)

Mentioned in 6 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Episode Mentions

The Matt Walsh Show

The Matt Walsh Show · May 21, 2026

Ep. 1784 - This Is How Disney Destroyed Star Wars

Created StageCraft/The Volume technology used in Disney Star Wars productions; technology enables cost-cutting but creates narrative staging problems

Franchise destruction and IP mismanagementCorporate vs. creative control in filmmakingThe Volume technology and virtual production limitations
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WHAT WENT WRONG

WHAT WENT WRONG · May 18, 2026

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Visual effects company that handled 75 scenes and faced production bottlenecks during optical printing stage

Film Rating Systems and RegulationCultural Sensitivity in Blockbuster CinemaChild Actor Labor and Career Development
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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 8, 2026

John Krasinski | Supply And Demanding

Visual effects studio creating creatures for Quiet Place films; Krasinski praised their work on dinosaurs and E.T.

Supply Chain Disruption ManagementEconomic Indicators and Consumer SpendingGeopolitical Tensions and War Terminology
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WHAT WENT WRONG

WHAT WENT WRONG · May 4, 2026

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

Special effects company that relocated from Van Nuys to Marin County to handle 204 visual effects shots for the film

Independent film financing and personal financial risk in major productionsSequel economics and creative ambition in franchise filmmakingDirector selection and creative control in high-stakes productions
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SmartLess

SmartLess · Dec 8, 2025

"Laura Dern"

Pioneering CGI company that created dinosaur effects for Jurassic Park, representing cutting-edge technology at the time

Career Selection Criteria for ActorsWorking with Master FilmmakersLegacy and Nepotism in Entertainment
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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Aug 18, 2025

325 | Alvy Ray Smith on Pixar, Pixels, and the Great Digital Convergence

Lucasfilm's special effects division; created Genesis Demo for Star Trek II; pioneered computer graphics in film

Digital Convergence and Media DigitizationSampling Theorem and Signal ReconstructionComputer Graphics and 3D Animation History
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