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George the genius.

George the genius.

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We need that ROTK alternate edition, this would’ve been so much better

We need that ROTK alternate edition, this would’ve been so much better

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Star Wars pioneered so many special effects that we take for granted today. When filming the destruction of Alderaan in Star Wars, the effects team at Industrial Light & Magic used a surprisingly simple practical effect. The planet was a painted sphere suspended in front of a black backdrop. To create the explosion, they rigged the miniature with pyrotechnics and filmed it with high-speed cameras at a faster frame rate so the blast would appear massive and cinematic when slowed down. One interesting detail is that the explosion was partially achieved using gasoline and powdered cement. The cement gave the blast a heavier, planetary look rather than a quick fireball. Because the miniature exploded outward so quickly, the slowed footage helped sell the illusion of an entire planet tearing apart in space. The shot lasts only a few seconds in the final film but became one of the most iconic visual effects moments in cinema history, created years before CGI existed. (Original 1977 footage)

Star Wars pioneered so many special effects that we take for granted today. When filming the destruction of Alderaan in Star Wars, the effects team at Industrial Light & Magic used a surprisingly simple practical effect. The planet was a painted sphere suspended in front of a black backdrop. To create the explosion, they rigged the miniature with pyrotechnics and filmed it with high-speed cameras at a faster frame rate so the blast would appear massive and cinematic when slowed down. One interesting detail is that the explosion was partially achieved using gasoline and powdered cement. The cement gave the blast a heavier, planetary look rather than a quick fireball. Because the miniature exploded outward so quickly, the slowed footage helped sell the illusion of an entire planet tearing apart in space. The shot lasts only a few seconds in the final film but became one of the most iconic visual effects moments in cinema history, created years before CGI existed. (Original 1977 footage)

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This is so cool! Have you seen this alternate angle?

This is so cool! Have you seen this alternate angle?

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Every Star Wars fan's dream:

Every Star Wars fan's dream:

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Are you a fan of the Mortis arc?
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Are you a fan of the Mortis arc?

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The first arc of the Kenobi series released 4 years ago today. Looking back, what were your thoughts on the beginning of this mini-series?
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The first arc of the Kenobi series released 4 years ago today. Looking back, what were your thoughts on the beginning of this mini-series?

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It also gave us one of the most comical scenes in Star Wars history. It was nice to have a comedy skit to ease us all into the show.
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It also gave us one of the most comical scenes in Star Wars history. It was nice to have a comedy skit to ease us all into the show.

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593,057 views • 8 days ago

“I genuinely can't understand how the previous generation saw this in 1999 and said "this sucks".”
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“I genuinely can't understand how the previous generation saw this in 1999 and said "this sucks".”

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A year ago, Andor completed its final act. Some of the best acting in Star Wars shows happened in these three episodes. In the interrogation scene, Krennic placing his finger on Dedra’s head wasn’t in the Andor S2 script. Ben Mendelsohn improvised it.
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A year ago, Andor completed its final act. Some of the best acting in Star Wars shows happened in these three episodes. In the interrogation scene, Krennic placing his finger on Dedra’s head wasn’t in the Andor S2 script. Ben Mendelsohn improvised it.

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1,358,672 views • 22 days ago

Solo: A Star Wars Story released 8 years ago today and left us with this cliffhanger:
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Solo: A Star Wars Story released 8 years ago today and left us with this cliffhanger:

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414,115 views • 9 days ago

When did the Mandoverse peak for you?
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When did the Mandoverse peak for you?

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487,644 views • 15 days ago

Some of the most captivating deleted scenes involved Pennington's Moff Jerjerrod. He did such a great job conveying a conflicted Imperial.
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Some of the most captivating deleted scenes involved Pennington's Moff Jerjerrod. He did such a great job conveying a conflicted Imperial.

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Kids these days would not last a minute fighting on Geonosis.
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Kids these days would not last a minute fighting on Geonosis.

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His face when he realises the Emperor is on his way truly conveys how terrifying Palpatine is. A great way to start the film.
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His face when he realises the Emperor is on his way truly conveys how terrifying Palpatine is. A great way to start the film.

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569,134 views • 25 days ago

Clone Wars 2003 captured Dooku's character perfectly. Cultured, authoritative, and powerful.
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Clone Wars 2003 captured Dooku's character perfectly. Cultured, authoritative, and powerful.

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83,549 views • 4 days ago

12-year-old me: “This guy cut off Anakin's hand, he’s evil!” 30-year-old me: “You know, there is great validity in what he says.” Also, it’s funny that Dooku literally told Obi-Wan everything here; the Jedi were just too arrogant to listen.
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12-year-old me: “This guy cut off Anakin's hand, he’s evil!” 30-year-old me: “You know, there is great validity in what he says.” Also, it’s funny that Dooku literally told Obi-Wan everything here; the Jedi were just too arrogant to listen.

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861,911 views • 1 month ago

I feel this is one of the most underrated fight scenes in the movies. A skilled Jedi versus one of the most dangerous bounty hunters in the galaxy. It really displays the tricks and skills the very best bounty hunters utilised.
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I feel this is one of the most underrated fight scenes in the movies. A skilled Jedi versus one of the most dangerous bounty hunters in the galaxy. It really displays the tricks and skills the very best bounty hunters utilised.

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339,257 views • 20 days ago

This is by far one of the best examples of how a droid would navigate a battle in real life. Every shot is on target, there is no wasted motion, and the only limiting factors on its kill potential are the firing rate of its blasters and how much ammunition it has. It does not run or move unnecessarily quickly; it is just measured and precise.
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This is by far one of the best examples of how a droid would navigate a battle in real life. Every shot is on target, there is no wasted motion, and the only limiting factors on its kill potential are the firing rate of its blasters and how much ammunition it has. It does not run or move unnecessarily quickly; it is just measured and precise.

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173,147 views • 11 days ago

One year ago today, Andor showed us the massacre on Ghorman, one of the most expertly crafted sequences in Star Wars. The Empire didn’t even give the order to start firing on the protesters. Instead they fired on their own trooper and let the chaos spiral from there.
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One year ago today, Andor showed us the massacre on Ghorman, one of the most expertly crafted sequences in Star Wars. The Empire didn’t even give the order to start firing on the protesters. Instead they fired on their own trooper and let the chaos spiral from there.

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432,868 views • 29 days ago

I miss my boy:
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I miss my boy:

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482,119 views • 1 month ago

For the ESB, George Lucas decided that a battle on an ice planet was necessary because he felt it was easy to "cheat" in space, as the black background allowed hiding errors easily. With a white background, the effects crews would have to work much harder, and the effects would be much more impressive.
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For the ESB, George Lucas decided that a battle on an ice planet was necessary because he felt it was easy to "cheat" in space, as the black background allowed hiding errors easily. With a white background, the effects crews would have to work much harder, and the effects would be much more impressive.

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Imagine seeing THIS in live action: 🔥
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Imagine seeing THIS in live action: 🔥

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1,107,282 views • 2 months ago

Happy 46th birthday to one of the greatest films of all time. The Empire Strikes Back turns 46 today.
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Happy 46th birthday to one of the greatest films of all time. The Empire Strikes Back turns 46 today.

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146,310 views • 14 days ago

“I said to Rian Johnson, ‘Jedi don’t give up.’ I mean, even if he had a problem, he would maybe take a year to try and regroup. But if he made a mistake, he would try and right that wrong. So right there, we had a fundamental difference.” -Mark Hamill
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“I said to Rian Johnson, ‘Jedi don’t give up.’ I mean, even if he had a problem, he would maybe take a year to try and regroup. But if he made a mistake, he would try and right that wrong. So right there, we had a fundamental difference.” -Mark Hamill

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535,063 views • 1 month ago