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The Phantom Menace is 25 years old this year. Join us for an exclusive interview with visual effects legends Rob Coleman and Hal Hickel from Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), hosted by Pete Fletzer and Nicke Mielke of Around the Galaxy, as part of Podathon '24, the ultimate Star Wars-themed charity livestream raising funds for Make-A-Wish.

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Rob Coleman, a two-time Academy Award nominee, served as the Animation Director for "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace," where he brought characters like Jar Jar Binks and the battle droids to life. With a career at ILM that includes work on "Attack of the Clones," "Revenge of the Sith," and numerous other blockbuster films, Coleman's expertise in animation and visual effects is unparalleled.

Hal Hickel, an Oscar-winning Animation Supervisor, also played a crucial role in shaping the visual effects of "The Phantom Menace." With a storied career at ILM, Hickel has contributed to a range of iconic films, including "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," and "The Mandalorian." His innovative work in animating complex characters and sequences has earned him a place among the industry's top talents.

In this special interview, Coleman and Hickel reflect on the groundbreaking visual effects of "The Phantom Menace" 25 years later. They share behind-the-scenes stories, discuss the challenges and triumphs of working on the film, and explore the legacy of the first episode in the Star Wars prequel trilogy.

Don't miss this fascinating discussion with two of the most influential figures in visual effects. Subscribe and tune in to Podathon '24 for more exclusive interviews, insightful conversations, and moments of charitable giving in support of Make-A-Wish.

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00:00 Introduction & Welcome
02:06 Droidekas and Boss Nass
03:30 Pride in The Phantom Menace
06:30 Meeting George Lucas
08:15 Stories from Behind the Scenes
13:15 Hal meets George
18:26 Evolution of Special Effects
25:19 Jar Jar - the first motion capture show
29:43 Movies vs Streaming Shows
34:59 Make-A-Wish