The Emperor's New CGI: How Star Wars Prequels Accidentally Invented Modern Filmmaking

George Lucas didn't just make divisive movies—he built the digital backlot that every blockbuster now calls home. While fans argued about Jar Jar and midichlorians, Lucas was quietly revolutionizing how films get made, creating technology that would save Marvel billions and make Avatar possible. The prequels failed at storytelling but succeeded at something far more important: the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.