Visual effects artist Phil Tippett, behind 'Star Wars' and 'Jurassic Park,' closes Berkeley studio

Phil Tippett, the designer behind many of Hollywood's iconic aliens and dinosaurs, is shuttering his visual effects studio in Berkeley.

'Star Wars' effects pioneer Phil Tippett closes Berkeley studio after bankruptcy: 'A lot of painful decisions'

Special effects pioneer Phil Tippett has shuttered his Berkeley-based studio after four decades of operations, auctioning off ...

Star Wars and RoboCop special effects artist Phil Tippett closes legendary Berkeley studio

With its 2024 Chapter 11 filing, this auction is the latest blow to the legendary effects studio, co-founded in 1984 with ...
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Iconic VFX Pioneer Phil Tippett Is Closing Shop — Countless Sci-Fi Props Are Up For Sale

If you watch the end credits of Jurassic Park, you’ll see a role that doesn’t appear in any other movie: Dinosaur Supervisor.

Star Wars And Jurassic Park Special Effects Legend Phil Tippett Shuts Berkeley Studio, Auctions Iconic Film Memorabilia

Special effects pioneer Phil Tippett has shut his Berkeley studio after 40 years, auctioning historic Star Wars and Jurassic ...
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Regal Robot Unveils New Star Wars Admiral Ackbar Concept Maquette

New Admiral Ackbar Concept Maquette Replica revealed by Regal Robot with a Phil Tippett Signature Edition being offered ...

Movie animation artist Phil Tippett selling off prized props and memorabilia

Legendary Berkeley visual effects and animation artist Phil Tippett is selling off memorabilia and props from some of the most iconic movies in history. Da Lin reports.