"Former Industrial Light and Magic Studio Faces Closure, Determined Employees Rally to Preserve Legacy"
The original soundstage and production facility in San Rafael, California, for Industrial Light and Magic (founded by George Lucas) is closing down as the facility's new owners retire. However, one employee is determined to save the studio's history and legacy. The employee plans to launch a GoFundMe campaign to preserve the building and continue its filmmaking legacy, which includes iconic props and models from various movies. The closure is attributed to adverse business conditions and declining use of practical effects in film production.
