Gary Kurtz
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gary Kurtz (born July 27, 1940 in Los Angeles, California) is an American film producer whose list of credits include American Graffiti, Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. He later produced The Dark Crystal and Return to Oz after departing from the Star Wars series. Kurtz also co-produced the 1989 low-budget science fiction film Slipstream, which reunited him with Star Wars star Mark Hamill. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gary Kurtz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
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Birthday: July 27, 1940
Deathday: September 23, 2018
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Remembering Return to Oz
2021-11-19
Remembering Return to Oz
Overview: The gathered memories and warm recollections of the cast and crew of the 1985 Walt Disney Pictures film, RETURN TO OZ. For the first time, we get intimate details about the production of the cult classic fantasy, from such names as director Walter Murch, producers Paul Maslansky and Colin Michael Kitchens, the late Gary Kurtz, and actors Fairuza Balk, Emma Ridley, Justin Case, Pons Marr, Deep Roy and Sophie Ward.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-19
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The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
1983-01-09
The World of 'The Dark Crystal'
Overview: A documentary which explores the making of Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 fantasy film 'The Dark Crystal', which originally aired on PBS in the United States on January 9, 1983. This one-hour documentary details the technological innovations in the field of animatronics, art design, film making, and Henson's own brand of magic. Requiring 5 years of production, including over two years of pre-production, The Dark Crystal was inspired by the imagination of artist Brian Froud and conceived by scores of talented designers, builders, technicians, and performers. The World of the Dark Crystal shows how Jim Henson's Creature Shop in London and the Muppet Workshop in New York brought Brian Froud's art and Jim Henson's vision to life.
Genres: Documentary Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-09
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Jodorowsky's Dune
2013-08-30
Jodorowsky's Dune
Overview: Shot in France, England, Switzerland and the United States, this documentary covers director Alejandro Jodorowsky (El Topo, Holy Mountain, Santa Sangre) and his 1974 Quixotic attempt to adapt the seminal sci-fi novel Dune into a feature film. After spending 2 years and millions of dollars, the massive undertaking eventually fell apart, but the artists Jodorowsky assembled for the legendary project continued to work together. This group of artists, or his “warriors” as Jodorowsky named them, went on to define modern sci-fi cinema with such films as Alien, Blade Runner, Star Wars and Total Recall.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-08-30
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The People vs. George Lucas
2010-03-14
The People vs. George Lucas
Overview: The passion the original Star Wars trilogy inspires in its fans is unparalleled; but when it comes to George Lucas himself, many have found their ardor has cooled into a complicated love-hate relationship. This hilarious, heartfelt documentary delves deep into Lucas’s cultural legacy, asking all the tough questions. Has Lucas betrayed his masterwork? Should he just have left the original trilogy alone? Is The Phantom Menace so bad it should carry a health warning? Utilizing interviews taken from over 600 hours of footage, and peppered with extraordinary Star Wars and Indiana Jones recreations lovingly immortalized in song, needlepoint, Lego, claymation, puppets and paper-mâché, above all this film asks the question: who truly owns that galaxy far, far away—the man who created it, or the fans who worship it?
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-03-14
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Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
2022-09-07
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return
Overview: This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they create new heroes and villains that live alongside new incarnations of beloved Star Wars characters, and an epic story that dramatically bridges the saga films.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-07
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When Star Wars Ruled the World
2004-09-18
When Star Wars Ruled the World
Overview: A VH1 television special wherein the cast discuss the making of the films and what made the franchise a phenomenon.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-18
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The Godfather Part II
1974-12-20
The Godfather Part II
Overview: In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-12-20
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
2004-09-12
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Overview: From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-12
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The Definitive History of Star Wars
2015-12-11
The Definitive History of Star Wars
Overview: Documentary taking a behind-the-scenes look at how the world's biggest, multi-billion pound movie series came into existence. Featuring rare interviews with Star Wars producers Gary Kurtz and Robert Watts and insights from those members of the creative team who won Oscars making the visual effects. Plus, a few little-known and surprising facts surrounding the film franchise
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-11
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I Am Your Father
2015-10-05
I Am Your Father
Overview: David Prowse is an eighty years old actor, who has lived behind Darth Vader's mask during three decades. A group of Star Wars fans find out why he has been apparently forgotten by Lucasfilm during thirty years, and decide to give him back the glory he never had. This is their last opportunity.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2015-10-05
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The Making of Star Wars
1977-09-16
The Making of Star Wars
Overview: Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-09-16
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Star Wars: Music by John Williams
1980-05-18
Star Wars: Music by John Williams
Overview: BBC documentary. Witness John Williams composing the legendary score for The Empire Strikes Back and conducting the London Symphony Orchestra.
Genres: Documentary Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-18
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The Empire Strikes Door
2019-09-25
The Empire Strikes Door
Overview: A thrilling comedic documentary attempting to uncover the mystery of who is responsible for one of the most infamous bloopers in cinematic history.
Genres: Documentary Comedy Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-25
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The Empire Strikes Door
2019-09-25
The Empire Strikes Door
Overview: A thrilling comedic documentary attempting to uncover the mystery of who is responsible for one of the most infamous bloopers in cinematic history.
Genres: Documentary Comedy Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-25
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