John Knoll

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John Knoll

Lucasfilm Crew Producer Prequel Trilogy Sequel Trilogy Visual effects supervisor, producer

Known for: ILM visual effects / Rogue One

6 Celebrations
13 Panels
1 Autographs
1 Photo Ops

John Knoll is an Industrial Light & Magic visual effects supervisor whose Star Wars work spans the Special Editions, the prequel trilogy, and later films. He also developed the original story idea for Rogue One, connecting his effects career with one of the modern era’s major Star Wars films.

Appearance History

Celebration Appearances

6 listed

Panel History

Panel Appearances

13 listed
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 April 18 to April 20, 2025 • Chiba, Japan 1 panel
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 May 26 to May 29, 2022 • Anaheim, California 1 panel
Star Wars Celebration IV May 24 to May 28, 2007 • Los Angeles, California 3 panels
Friday, May 25, 2007 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Opening Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony Hall K

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...

Saturday, May 26, 2007 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

VFX Rock Stars: Edlund, Ralston, Knoll, Murren, Tippett

Concourse Stage

This Concourse Stage panel assembled several of the visual effects artists who helped define modern effects work: Richard Edlund, Ken Ralston, John Knoll, Dennis Muren and Phil Tippett. T...

Saturday, May 26, 2007 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

John Knoll

Celebration Theater Room 408 AB

John Knoll's Celebration IV session focused on visual effects, digital compositing and the evolution of ILM's methods from the original trilogy legacy into modern filmmaking. Knoll, a key...

Star Wars Celebration III April 21 to 24, 2005 • Indianapolis, Indiana 3 panels
Star Wars Celebration II May 3 to May 5, 2002 • Indianapolis, Indiana 3 panels
Friday, May 3, 2002 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Visual Magic

Visual Effects / ILM Tatooine, 500 Ballroom

A visual effects panel featuring John Knoll of Industrial Light & Magic.

Saturday, May 4, 2002 10:00 am to 11:15 am

Lorne Peterson, John Knoll and Rick McCallum

Main Stage / Production / Visual Effects Coruscant, Sagamore Ballroom

A main stage production panel featuring Lorne Peterson, John Knoll, and Rick McCallum.

Star Wars Celebration I April 30 to May 2, 1999 • Denver, Colorado 2 panels
Friday, April 30, 1999 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm

John Knoll

Behind the Scenes Auditorium A

John Knoll discussed Industrial Light & Magic visual effects work connected to Star Wars: Episode I.

Sunday, May 2, 1999 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm

John Knoll

Behind the Scenes Auditorium A

John Knoll discussed Industrial Light & Magic visual effects work connected to Star Wars: Episode I.


Price History

Autograph Appearances

1 listed
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025
April 18 to April 20, 2025 • Chiba, Japan
Original Price JP¥14,495
Adjusted Value ¥14,654.452026 yen
Change First listed price
Autograph Price Options 2 options
Autograph Autograph at Table Friday, Saturday, Sunday Autograph at table.
JP¥14,495
Selfie Selfie at Table Friday, Saturday, Sunday Selfie at table.
JP¥14,495

Photo History

Photo Op Appearances

1 listed

Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025

April 18 to April 20, 2025 • Chiba, Japan

Original Price JP¥15,495
Adjusted Value ¥15,665.452026 yen
Change From Previous First listed price
Photo Op Options 1 option
Photo Op Photo Op Friday, Saturday, Sunday
JP¥15,495