The history of Star Wars is the history of visual effects. For decades, Lucasfilm and its effects division Industrial Light & Magic have—through innovations in camera technology, miniature techniques, ...

Visual effects house Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has showcased a new “Star Wars” short film made using generative AI.

Of course, I’m talking about “Star Wars.” Specifically ... ever needing to spell out what it’s actually saying. The art world needs a model of 21st-century protest art right now.