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The Best Episodes of LIGHT & MAGIC

Every episode of LIGHT & MAGIC ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of LIGHT & MAGIC!

The Best Episodes of LIGHT & MAGIC

When George Lucas set out to make Star Wars, little did he know he would end up revolutionizing an industry. This is the story of...

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  1. Background image for "No more pretending you're dinosaurs."
    8.7/10(363 votes)

    #1 - "No more pretending you're dinosaurs."

    S1:E6

    Stop-motion genius Phil Tippett feels like he’s gone extinct when CG unexpectedly takes center stage in Jurassic Park. The watershed moment convinces George Lucas to return to his long-planned Star Wars prequel trilogy and push the technology even further. As digital filmmaking continues to grow and evolve, The Volume proves that the spirit of innovation remains alive and well at ILM.

    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for "On the bucking bronco."
    8.6/10(448 votes)

    #2 - "On the bucking bronco."

    S1:E2

    When a near fatal wreck thwarts his boyhood dream of racing cars, George Lucas finds success as a filmmaker. He spends his own money on the special effects of an ambitious new “space opera”, but progress is painfully slow. With the help of key new hires, ILM rallies to finish the film on time. Star Wars premieres to worldwide success, yet George remains curiously unsatisfied with the results.

    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for "Gang of outsiders."
    8.5/10(490 votes)

    #3 - "Gang of outsiders."

    S1:E1

    The year is 1975, and George Lucas has a problem. There is no visual effects company in Hollywood capable of realizing the massive vision behind his new film “The Star Wars”. George and camera expert John Dykstra assemble an unlikely team of artists and dreamers for the job, but despite their best efforts and some remarkable new technology, the ILM team falls woefully behind.

    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for "Just think about it."
    8.5/10(414 votes)

    #4 - "Just think about it."

    S1:E3

    After Star Wars, ILM moves north to a new facility—but not everyone is invited. As work begins on The Empire Strikes Back, the team faces unprecedented new challenges. Frustrated by the available tools, George creates a new division to help modernize filmmaking. Upon the release of Empire, ILM takes on outside work for the first time, setting the stage for a remarkable string of success.

    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for "I think I found my people."
    8.5/10(384 votes)

    #5 - "I think I found my people."

    S1:E4

    A new partnership with Steven Spielberg results in the memorable effects of Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., and more. Meanwhile, the computer graphics group scores its first digital breakthrough. As the 80s blockbuster era rolls in, ILM crews are competing against each other, for both resources and awards. When George makes a fateful business decision, ILM is forced to rebuild on the fly.

    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Are We Ready for This?
    8.5/10(158 votes)

    #6 - Are We Ready for This?

    S2:E1

    After a decade away from Star Wars, George Lucas returns to ILM with a new impossible task.

    Director:Joe Johnston
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for There Must Be a Better Way
    8.5/10(140 votes)

    #7 - There Must Be a Better Way

    S2:E2

    As George Lucas tries to convince Hollywood to go digital, ILM takes on wind, water, and a CG Yoda.

    Director:Joe Johnston
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for There's No Going Back
    8.4/10(124 votes)

    #8 - There's No Going Back

    S2:E3

    ILM is no longer the only game in town. To stay on top, they'll have to change the game yet again.

    Director:Joe Johnston
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for "Morfing."
    8.3/10(373 votes)

    #9 - "Morfing."

    S1:E5

    ILM enters the digital era as its revamped computer division faces its first big test with Willow. With a new team of rebels arriving at the company eager to push CG to its limits, James Cameron gives them a chance with The Abyss and Terminator 2. But the transition to digital is not without its casualties, as some struggle to adapt. Then Steven Spielberg returns with his greatest challenge yet.

    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

""No more pretending you're dinosaurs."" is the best rated episode of "LIGHT & MAGIC". It scored 8.7/10 based on 363 votes. Directed by Lawrence Kasdan and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/27/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, ""On the bucking bronco."".