Star Wars: Rogue One behind the scenes video reveals how ILM created CGI Tarkin
The character was originally played by Peter Cushing
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Your support makes all the difference.Following Disney revealing the title for Star Wars Episode VIII, fans’ attention has squarely turned towards the upcoming adventure.
However, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has yet to be released on DVD and Blu-ray, meaning there’s plenty more promotional material from the spin-off to come.
Thanks to Industrial Light & Magic being nominated for the visual effects Oscar, the company has released a video showing how they created CGI Tarkin seen in the film.
Peter Cushing - who played the role in the original films - died in 1994, his estate giving Disney permission to use his likeness in Rogue One.
Actor Guy Henry - best known for his work on Holby City and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - played the character, Cushing’s face being digitally placed over the top.
Following initial screenings of Rogue One, the morality of digitally 'bringing someone back' was questioned, many critics wondering whether we are witnessing a new Hollywood trend.
Meanwhile, for those excited for The Last Jedi, the French and Spanish titles for the film have been released, revealing an intriguing detail handout the film.
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