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Tagged: The Phantom Menace

Ben Burtt: Designing The Phantom Menace’s Iconic Soundscapes
May 22, 2024
Movies / News and Features / Technology

Ben Burtt: Designing The Phantom Menace’s Iconic Soundscapes

Star Wars sound designer Ben Burtt played a crucial role in shaping the soundscape and visuals of the prequel film “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.” In addition to his work on sound design, Burtt also embraced digital audio and editing technologies, contributing to significant advances in sound design and pioneering new workflows in film editing. His return to the Star Wars franchise for “The Phantom Menace” marked a pivotal moment, and he was tasked with visualizing one of the film’s most intense scenes

Ahmed Best Reflects on the Jar Jar Binks Backlash Legacy
May 17, 2024
Celebrity / News and Features

Ahmed Best Reflects on the Jar Jar Binks Backlash Legacy

In a recent interview, Ahmed Best, the actor known for portraying the controversial character Jar Jar Binks in “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace,” opened up about the severe personal and professional toll he faced following the release of the film. Despite the groundbreaking nature of his motion-capture performance and his contribution to the movie industry, Best became the target of intense backlash and cyberbullying. The negative reception of the character led him to contemplate suicide and caused significant damage to his acting career

John Knoll: Pioneering The Phantom Menace’s VFX Innovations
May 15, 2024
Movies / News and Features

John Knoll: Pioneering The Phantom Menace’s VFX Innovations

In the article, it is highlighted that John Knoll, co-creator of Photoshop and a visual effects veteran at Industrial Light & Magic, played a significant role as the visual effects supervisor in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Knoll and his team pushed the boundaries of digital effects to create complex and unprecedented sequences such as the podrace and photorealistic digital terrains. The article discusses the innovative techniques developed for the film, including the use of “three-dimensional matte paintings” for the pod

Star Wars: The Acolyte Trailer – Tense Jedi Master Reunion
May 8, 2024
News and Features / Trailers / TV and Streaming / Videos

Star Wars: The Acolyte Trailer – Tense Jedi Master Reunion

Disney has released a new trailer for the upcoming series “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” generating excitement among fans. Set in the High Republic era, the show delves into unexplored aspects of the Star Wars legacy, taking place centuries before “The Phantom Menace.” The trailer highlights the clash between Jedi Master Sol and his former student, who now opposes the Jedi Order and questions their intentions. The series, created and executive produced by Leslye Headland, promises a tale of intrigue