“I’m Keeping the Oscars”: Visual Effects Legend Phil Tippett Closes Historic Studio and Auctions Off Decades of Iconic Props

Animator Phil Tippett Retired and Sold His Studio This Weekend

After over 40 years of stop-motion and CG work, Phil Tippett's career and Tippett Studio went out on a down note.

“I’m Keeping the Oscars”: Visual Effects Legend Phil Tippett Closes Historic Studio and Auctions Off Decades of Iconic Props

Oscar-winning animator Phil Tippett is closing his Berkeley studio and auctioning off legendary Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and RoboCop props and memorabilia.

Star Wars Effects Artist Phil Tippett Shutters Studio

Following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Hollywood puppetry wizard and director of Mad God is selling over 40 years of movie magic

Legendary Visual Effects Company Tippett Studio to Close After Filing for Bankruptcy

Legendary animation and visual effects company Tippett Studio is closing its doors after filing for bankruptcy.What’s Happening:Star Wars News Net is reporting Tippett Studio, founded by legendary animator Phil Tippett, is closing its Berkeley, California studio after filing for bankruptcy.Tippett’s Star Wars legacy dates back to A New Hope, where...

Legendary VFX icon Phil Tippett has to close his historic studio after 35 years as decades of props go to auction

Legendary VFX pioneer Phil Tippett is closing his historic studio after 35 years, auctioning off iconic props, models, and studio gear. The post Legendary VFX icon Phil Tippett has to close his historic studio after 35 years as decades of props go to auction appeared first on JoBlo.

Star Wars legend's studio liquidated after Chapter 11

Winning an Oscar and being part of multiple film franchises that have topped the box office charts does not guarantee endless success. That’s a lesson Hollywood legend Phil Tippett has learned the hard way. Tippett, who contributed special effects to multiple “Star Wars” films, “Robocop,” and the…