Phil Tippett Studio in Berkeley Closing; Memorabilia and Movie Props up for Grabs

"Star Wars" Legend Phil Tippett Shutters Studio

Phil Tippett, the legendary animator and VFX man known for his work on films like “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park,” and “Robocop,” is retiring and closing his studio. Speaking to Berkleyside (via Film Stories), he says he’s “retired from the racket” and is closing his Berkeley-based studio down. Decades of props, memorabilia and art is being […] The post “Star Wars” Legend Phil Tippett Shutters Studio appeared first on Dark Horizons.

Phil Tippett Closes Berkeley Studio After Nearly 40 Years

The Oscar-winning animation and VFX pioneer is selling off decades of artifacts, but doesn't plan to retire anytime soon: “I will die with my sword in my hand.”

Phil Tippett studio in Berkeley closing; memorabilia and movie props up for grabs

Fans of some of Hollywood's most iconic movies lined up outside legendary filmmaker Phil Tippett's Berkeley studio Friday, hoping to take home a piece of movie history.

Phil Tippett | Legendary animator shutting his studio, selling off decades of art and memorabilia

"I'm retired from the racket," says Star Wars and RoboCop animator Phil Tippett, as he closes his studio and auctions off swathes of work.

Tippett Studio Closes After 35 Years Of Animation Innovation; Original 'Star Wars' Models To Be Auctioned Off

Tippet Studio, the animation studio founded by veteran animator Phil Tippett, is sadly set to close the doors of it’s The post Tippett Studio Closes After 35 Years Of Animation Innovation; Original ‘Star Wars’ Models To Be Auctioned Off appeared first on Star Wars News Net.