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The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi received Special Achievement Awards for their visual effects, [4] [5] and Star Wars received a Special Achievement Award for its alien, creature and robot voices.
Dec 3, 2023 · George Lucas ' iconic space opera revolutionized special effects with the use of miniatures, optical compositing, and practical effects to create a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars not only changed the landscape of visual effects but also inspired generations of filmmakers and effects artists.
The Academy Award for Best Visual Effects is presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for the best achievement in visual effects. It has been handed to four members of the team directly responsible for creating the film's visual effects since 1980.
Dec 19, 2019 · It did take home another special achievement Oscar for visual effects, the last Oscar given to any Star Wars film. A For Your Consideration ad for Best Sound Effects, featuring Jabba the Hutt...
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- “A New Hope” (1977) Dir: George Lucas. Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness. “Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire’s world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.”
- “Empire Strikes Back” (1980) Dir: Irvin Kershner. Starring: Hamill, Ford, Fisher, Billy Dee Williams. “After the Rebels are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.”
- “The Force Awakens” (2015) Dir: J.J. Abrams. Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Ford. “As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace.”
- “Return of the Jedi” (1983) Dir: Richard Marquand. Starring: Hamill, Ford, Fisher, Ian McDiarmid. “After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.”
Feb 20, 2015 · V isual effects have come a long way since Star Wars took home the first Academy Award for Best Visual Effects in 1978. Revisit everything from a galaxy far, far away to a dream near you with a...
Feb 2, 2016 · Star Wars: The Force Awakens topped the feature competition of the 14th annual Visual Effects Society Awards on Tuesday night, winning four trophies, including the top category of...
