Lorne Peterson
Lorne Peterson
Lorne Peterson was one of the founding members of Industrial Light & Magic, hired specifically to build models for the original Star Wars. He worked as a model shop supervisor for the entire prequel and original trilogies, physically creating iconic ships like the Millennium Falcon and the Death Star.
Lorne Peterson's session highlighted his work as an Industrial Light & Magic model maker and effects artist. Peterson was deeply connected to the physical construction of Star Wars ships,... This behind-the-scenes stage panel paired archaeologist and author David West Reynolds with ILM model maker Lorne Peterson for a discussion of Star Wars locations, artifacts and productio... This behind-the-scenes session focused on the ILM model shop and the physical craft behind Star Wars ships, miniatures and effects elements. Lorne Peterson, Don Bies and Jon Berg represen... The Opening Ceremonies served as Celebration IV's public birthday party for the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. Fans entering the room received commemorative postal material tied to the St... This Petree Stage gathering brought together several production veterans whose work shaped the physical and visual identity of the Star Wars films. Phil Tippett, Jon Berg, Lorne Peterson,... A main stage production panel featuring Lorne Peterson, John Knoll, and Rick McCallum. A miniatures and modelmaking panel focused on Star Wars miniature work and modelmaking. A main stage session combining ILM modelmaking, droid performance, and an appearance by Carrie Fisher. Looks like this guest hasn’t appeared for autographs yet, but we’ll keep checking. Looks like this guest hasn’t appeared for a photo op yet, but we’ll keep checking.Celebration Appearances
Panel Appearances
Star Wars Celebration Europe
July 13 to July 15, 2007 • London, England, UK
3 panels
Star Wars 30th Anniversary Crew Stars
The Modelmakers
Vintage Indy: Jones Old Boys
Star Wars Celebration IV
May 24 to May 28, 2007 • Los Angeles, California
5 panels
Lorne Peterson
Archeology of SW: David West Reynolds, Lorne Peterson
Model Shop: Lorne Peterson, Don Bies, Jon Berg
Opening Ceremonies
Tippet, Berg, Peterson, Bies, Reynolds, Muren
Star Wars Celebration III
April 21 to 24, 2005 • Indianapolis, Indiana
1 panel
Friday Fan Club Lounge Meet & Greets
Star Wars Celebration II
May 3 to May 5, 2002 • Indianapolis, Indiana
3 panels
Lorne Peterson, John Knoll and Rick McCallum
Grant Millions in Miniatures
Lorne Peterson, R2-D2 and Don Bies, Carrie Fisher
Autograph Appearances
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Photo Op Appearances
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