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Richard Edlund, ASC (born December 6, 1940) is an American visual effects artist. He was a founding member of Industrial Light & Magic, and later co-founded Boss Film Studios and DuMonde VFX. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects (1978, Star Wars; 1982, Raiders of the Lost Ark), as well as two Special Achievement Awards, two Scientific and Technical Awards, and the Medal of Commendation. He is also a BAFTA and Emmy Award recipient.

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Star Wars Trailer (1977)

25 May 1977

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire.

Raiders of the Lost Ark Trailer (1981)

12 June 1981

When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story Trailer (1999)

08 October 1999

There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the world's most beloved icon.

Ghostbusters Trailer (1984)

08 June 1984

After losing their academic posts at a prestigious university, a team of parapsychologists goes into business as proton-pack-toting "ghostbusters" who exterminate ghouls, hobgoblins and supernatural pests of all stripes.

21 Jump Street Trailer (2012)

14 March 2012

When cops Schmidt and Jenko join the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover as high school students.

Die Hard Trailer (1988)

15 July 1988

NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her offices Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists.

Leonard Part 6 Trailer (1987)

18 December 1987

After separating from his wife, Leonard Parker (Cosby) quit the spy business and became a restaurateur.

Ghost Trailer (1990)

13 July 1990

After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.

Alien³ Trailer (1992)

22 May 1992

After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility.

Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters Trailer (2020)

07 January 2020

The documentary that tells us the full story from where it all started through to the future of the "Ghostbusters" franchise.

The Empire Strikes Back Trailer (1980)

20 May 1980

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda.

Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³' Trailer (2003)

02 December 2003

The creation of the film Alien³ (1992) is covered here in this feature-length documentary in exhaustive detail.

Poltergeist Trailer (1982)

04 June 1982

Upon realizing that something truly evil haunts his home, Steve Freeling calls in a team of parapsychologists to help before it's too late.

Return of the Jedi Trailer (1983)

25 May 1983

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion once and for all with a second dreaded Death Star.

Big Trouble in Little China Trailer (1986)

30 May 1986

Truck driver Jack Burton gets embroiled in a supernatural battle when his best friend Wang Chi's green-eyed fiancée is kidnapped by henchmen of the sorcerer Lo Pan, who must marry a girl with green eyes in order to return to the human realm.

Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible Trailer (2010)

12 November 2010

Leslie Iwerks' documentary takes audiences behind the scenes at ILM with in depth interviews with some of the company's top talent and showcases never before seen footage highlighting many of their pioneering milestones.

Species Trailer (1995)

07 July 1995

In 1993, the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Project receives a transmission detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA.

Star Wars: Greatest Moments Trailer (2015)

26 December 2015

Alex Zane counts down the top 20 Star Wars moments as voted by the public. Includes contributions from famous fans as well as the stars and crew of the intergalactic saga.

Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault Trailer (2016)

05 December 2016

Fifty years after the original Star Trek first arrived on television, is there anything about Gene Roddenberry's space opera that hasn't been uncovered? Plenty! On December 13, 2016 fans can experience Star Trek: The Original Series - The Roddenberry Vault, a newly produced multi-part documentary featuring footage from the cutting room floor, long preserved in film canisters by the Roddenberry Estate.

Air Force One Trailer (1997)

25 July 1997

When Russian neo-nationalists hijack Air Force One, the world's most secure and extraordinary aircraft, the President is faced with a nearly impossible decision to give in to terrorist demands or sacrifice not only the country's dignity, but the lives of his wife and daughter.

The China Syndrome Trailer (1979)

16 March 1979

While doing a series of reports on alternative energy sources, opportunistic reporter Kimberly Wells witnesses an accident at a nuclear power plant.

Bedazzled Trailer (2000)

19 October 2000

Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan.

Solarbabies Trailer (1986)

26 November 1986

In a future in which most water has disappeared from the Earth, we find a group of children, mostly teenagers, who are living at an orphanage, run by the despotic rulers of the new Earth.

Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen Trailer (2016)

07 June 2016

In celebration of Star Trek's 50th anniversary, this two-hour documentary explores this enduring franchise by offering viewers an unprecedented, candid exploration into the original series cancellation and subsequent resurrection as one of the most successful series of motion pictures in Hollywood history.

Charlie Wilson's War Trailer (2007)

19 December 2007

In the 1980s U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, Texas socialite Joanne Herring and CIA agent Gust Avrakotos form an unlikely alliance to boost funding for Afghan freedom fighters in their war against invading Soviets.

Fright Night Trailer (1985)

02 August 1985

Charley Brewster, a high school student, accidentally discovers the true and creepy nature of Jerry Dandrige, his dashing and enigmatic new neighbor; but no one seems willing to believe him.

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy Trailer (2004)

12 September 2004

From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.

Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight Trailer (1995)

13 January 1995

Ex-soldier Frank Brayker is the guardian of an ancient key that can unlock tremendous evil; the sinister Collector is a demon who wants the key so he can initiate the apocalypse.

Bullet to the Head Trailer (2012)

14 November 2012

After watching their respective partners die, a cop and a hitman form an alliance in order to bring down their common enemy.

Vibes Trailer (1988)

05 August 1988

Medium Sylvia Pickel and psychometrist Nick Deezy meet at a psychic research facility in New York. Not long after, they're contacted by Harry Buscafusco, who offers them $50,000 to find his lost son in South America, in the heart of Incan territory where they discover an ancient mystical secret, and each other.

The Stepford Wives Trailer (2004)

10 June 2004

What does it take to become a Stepford wife, a woman perfect beyond belief? Ask the Stepford husbands, who've created this high-tech, terrifying little town.

Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects Trailer (1994)

22 May 1994

Documentary focused on the creation of movie and television special effects, hosted by Roy Scheider and Jonathan Brandis, featuring behind the scenes look at how the visual effects were created for popular films of the era.

Masters of the Universe Trailer (1987)

07 August 1987

When the evil Skeletor finds a mysterious power called the Cosmic Key, he becomes nearly invincible, seizing Castle Grayskull and the surrounding city.

The Monster Squad Trailer (1987)

14 August 1987

Count Dracula adjourns to Earth, accompanied by Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Gillman.

The Creep Behind the Camera Trailer (2014)

13 April 2014

An exploration of the making of b-movie sci-fi cult classic "The Creeping Terror" and its con-man director Art "A.

Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 Trailer (2007)

23 October 2007

This documentary about "2001: A Space Odyssey" looks at some of the things that seemed fanciful in 1968, which don't seem quite as much anymore.

Power of Grayskull: The Definitive History of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Trailer (2017)

09 September 2017

This documentary looks to forge the greatest, most definitive, documentary on everything He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, She-Ra, the live action movie, New Adventures of He-Man, the 200x series and much more! They delve into the toys, comics, cartoons, and movies from all eras by talking to the artists, creators, executives and actors who helped make it a reality.

Legal Eagles Trailer (1986)

18 June 1986

District Attorney Tom Logan is set for higher office, at least until he becomes involved with defence lawyer Laura Kelly and her unpredictable client Chelsea Deardon.

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films Trailer (2014)

06 October 2014

A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.

Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic Trailer (1993)

01 January 1993

The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.

Solar Crisis Trailer (1992)

06 August 1992

A huge solar flare is predicted to fry the Earth. Astronauts aboard the spaceship Helios must go to the Sun to drop a bomb equipped with an Artificial Intelligence and a Japanese pilot at the right time so the flare will point somewhere else.

Big Top Pee-wee Trailer (1988)

22 July 1988

Paul Reubens stars as Pee-wee Herman in his second full-length film about a farmer who joins the circus after a storm drops a big tent in his front yard.

King Kong 60th Anniversary Special: "It was beauty killed the beast." Trailer (1992)

16 September 1992

Documentary on the making of the 1933 RKO film King Kong. Contains interviews with George Turner, Linwood Dunn, Rudy Behlmer.

The Lost Legacy of Tony Gaudio Trailer (2024)

12 September 2024

De Sica, Fellini, Loren, Benigni, Sorrentino. Many Italians have won an Academy Award®. But who was the first ever?

Restoring a Legend: Gone with the Wind Trailer (2004)

09 November 2004

DVD featurette on the restoration of Gone with the Wind (1939).

2010 : The Odyssey Continues Trailer (1984)

01 January 1984

This promotional short for 2010 (1984) shows moviegoers how some of the film's visual effects were created.