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| + | {{Quote|I came from the old school of special effects. Prior to ''Star Wars'', everything was based around what you could do with your idea for a shot—you could not get the money to build anything too complex. The reason for that is simple. People were not making sci-fi movies much before ''Star Wars''.|Dennis Muren|Star Wars Insider 104}} |
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| + | '''Dennis Muren''' (born [[November 1]], [[1940s#1946|1946]]) is a special effects artist who worked on the first five ''[[Star Wars]]'' films. He is also one of the members of the [[Intellectual Property Development Group]].<ref name="Art Last Jedi">''[[The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi]]''</ref> |
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| + | Muren was born in [[Wikipedia:Glendale, California|Glendale]], [[Wikipedia:California|California]] to Elmer Ernest Muren and Charline Louise (née Clayton).<ref>{{Cite_web|publisher=Film Reference|title=Dennis Muren Biography (1946–)|url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/64/Dennis-Muren.html|accessdate=2013-10-07}}</ref> He attended [[Wikipedia:Pasadena City College|Pasadena City College]] and [[Wikipedia:California State University|California State University]]. During his studies, Muren made a short science fiction movie named [[Wikipedia:Equinox (film)|''Equinox'']], which was later distributed by Tonylyn Productions, a small film company. Shortly after getting his [[Wikipedia:associate degree|associate degree]] in business, Muren was hired at [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] in [[1976]] to work on [[George Lucas]]'s upcoming film, [[Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope|''Star Wars'']].<ref>{{Cite_web|publisher=Hollywood Walk of Fame|title=Dennis Muren|url=http://www.walkoffame.com/dennis-muren|accessdate=2013-10-07}}</ref> |
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| + | Muren won six [[Wikipedia:Academy Award|Academy Awards]] for [[Wikipedia:Academy Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Visual Effects]] for [[Wikipedia:E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'']], [[Wikipedia:Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom|''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'']], [[Wikipedia:Innerspace|''Innerspace'']], [[Wikipedia:The Abyss|''The Abyss'']], [[Wikipedia:Terminator 2: Judgment Day|''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'']] and [[Wikipedia:Jurassic Park (film)|''Jurassic Park'']], as well as two [[Wikipedia:Special Achievement Academy Award|Special Achievement Awards]] for [[Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back|''Star Wars'': Episode V ''The Empire Strikes Back'']] and [[Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi|''Star Wars'': Episode VI ''Return of the Jedi'']]. |
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| + | On [[June 3]], [[1999]], Muren received a star on the [[Wikipedia:Hollywood Walk of Fame|Hollywood Walk of Fame]].<ref>{{Cite_web|publisher=[[TheForce.net]]|title=Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony for Dennis Muren|url=http://www.theforce.net/holonet/story/Hollywood_Walk_of_Fame_Ceremony_for_Dennis_Muren_80111.asp|date=1999-06-04|accessdate=2013-10-06}}</ref> |
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| + | *{{InsiderCite|1|Star Wars 10th Anniversary Convention!!|''Star Wars'' 10th Anniversary Convention!!}} |
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| + | *{{InsiderCite|4|Inside ILM|Inside ILM: Creating the Magic of ''Willow''}} |
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| + | *''[[The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire]]'' |
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| + | *{{SWArchive|url=community/news/family/news19990601.html|text=Reach for the Stars!}} |
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| + | *{{InsiderCite|45|Star News}} |
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| + | *{{InsiderCite|104|The Magic of Muren}} |
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| + | *{{InsiderCite|137|My Star Wars}} |
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| + | *{{SW|url=news/interview-dennis-muren-on-return-of-the-jedi|text=Interview: Dennis Muren on ''Return of the Jedi''}} |
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| + | *{{InsiderCite|144|Dennis Muren: Effects Visionary}} |
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| + | *{{SWYoutube|_c0IbKDv4v8|text=Dennis Muren Interview: The Return of the Jedi Effects Challenge}} |
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| + | *{{SWYoutube|eKuORzmBrtM|text=Dennis Muren Interview: Creating Thoughtful Effects in Return of the Jedi}} |
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| + | *{{SWYoutube|2mEhzyH-6qY|text=Dennis Muren Interview: Effects by Location}} |
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| + | *{{SWYoutube|jAeHUHOJfIU|text=Dennis Muren Interview: The Endor Forest}} |
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| + | *{{SWYoutube|98hSBkYe0sE|text=Dennis Muren Interview: The Rancor}} |
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| + | *{{InsiderCite|160|Back on Set!}} |
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| + | *{{SWYoutube|-IVW0aIO2Lg|Chewbacca Mom, Rogue One Character Reveal, A Star Wars Birthday Party <nowiki>|</nowiki> The Star Wars Show}} |
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| + | *{{SWYoutube|ZogxZS-GRAw|Dennis Muren, Star Wars Table Top Games, and Star Wars Fan Film Awards News <nowiki>|</nowiki> The Star Wars Show}} |
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- "I came from the old school of special effects. Prior to Star Wars, everything was based around what you could do with your idea for a shot—you could not get the money to build anything too complex. The reason for that is simple. People were not making sci-fi movies much before Star Wars."
- ―Dennis Muren
Dennis Muren (born November 1, 1946) is a special effects artist who worked on the first five Star Wars films. He is also one of the members of the Intellectual Property Development Group.[1]
Biography
Muren was born in Glendale, California to Elmer Ernest Muren and Charline Louise (née Clayton).[2] He attended Pasadena City College and California State University. During his studies, Muren made a short science fiction movie named Equinox, which was later distributed by Tonylyn Productions, a small film company. Shortly after getting his associate degree in business, Muren was hired at ILM in 1976 to work on George Lucas's upcoming film, Star Wars.[3]
Muren won six Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Innerspace, The Abyss, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Jurassic Park, as well as two Special Achievement Awards for Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.
On June 3, 1999, Muren received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[4]
Bibliography
"Star Wars 10th Anniversary Convention!!" — The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 1
"Inside ILM: Creating the Magic of Willow" — The Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine 4- The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
- Biography: Dennis Muren on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- Reach for the Stars! on StarWars.com (content now obsolete; backup link)
- "Star News" — Star Wars Insider 45
- "The Magic of Muren" — Star Wars Insider 104
- "My Star Wars" — Star Wars Insider 137
- Interview: Dennis Muren on Return of the Jedi on StarWars.com (backup link)
- "Dennis Muren: Effects Visionary" — Star Wars Insider 144
- Dennis Muren Interview: The Return of the Jedi Effects Challenge on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Dennis Muren Interview: Creating Thoughtful Effects in Return of the Jedi on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Dennis Muren Interview: Effects by Location on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Dennis Muren Interview: The Endor Forest on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Dennis Muren Interview: The Rancor on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- "Back on Set!" — Star Wars Insider 160
- Chewbacca Mom, Rogue One Character Reveal, A Star Wars Birthday Party | The Star Wars Show on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
- Dennis Muren, Star Wars Table Top Games, and Star Wars Fan Film Awards News | The Star Wars Show on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
- ↑ Dennis Muren Biography (1946–), published by Film Reference on www.filmreference.com (backup link not verified!)
- ↑ Dennis Muren, published by Hollywood Walk of Fame on www.walkoffame.com (backup link not verified!)
- ↑ Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony for Dennis Muren, published by TheForce.net on www.theforce.net (June 4, 1999) (backup link not verified!)
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