From Star Wars to Star Wars: The Story of Industrial Light & Magic

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Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson

Narrator / Host

George Lucas
George Lucas

Self

Ron Howard
Ron Howard

Self

Dennis Muren
Dennis Muren

Self

Ken Ralston
Ken Ralston

Self

Lorne Peterson
Lorne Peterson

Self

Steve Gawley
Steve Gawley

Self

Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford

Self

James Cameron
James Cameron

Self

Jim Morris
Jim Morris

Self

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    The incredible evolution of George Lucas' special effects dream factory, including an inside look at "Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace."

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    1999-06-15

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