Joe Johnston

Joe Johnston

Born: May 13, 1950
in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Joseph Eggleston "Joe" Johnston II  is an American film director and former effects artist best known for his work on the Star Wars films, as well as directing special effects-heavy films such as Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Jumanji, The Rocketeer,  Jurassic Park III, and Captain America: The First Avenger.

Movies for Joe Johnston...

Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection
Title: Dave Stevens: Drawn to Perfection
Character: himself
Released: December 2, 2022
Type: Movie
Dave Stevens was a once-in-a-lifetime artist who created the hit comic book series The Rocketeer that reintroduced the world to ’50s pin-up queen Bettie Page and was adapted into a beloved feature film. Dave carried with him a style born of 1930s American Pop Culture, an era he never experienced firsthand, but lived on in his heart and through his illustrations. His award-winning, 35-year career spanned advertising, comics, animation, movies, and TV working with luminaries like Jack Kirby, Doug Wildey, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, John Landis, and Joe Johnston. Widely considered one of the best illustrators of his generation, Dave Stevens lived life the way he drew, meticulously pursuing a perfection he saw in his mind. His elegant brush work and iconic imagery continue to attract fans and inspire new generations of artists.
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Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
Title: Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
Character: Self
Released: November 12, 2021
Type: Movie
A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.
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Empire at 40
Title: Empire at 40
Character: Self
Released: May 29, 2020
Type: Movie
A special livestream conversation with effects legends Dennis Muren, Joe Johnston, Phil Tippett, and Lorne Peterson in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. ILM's VFX Supervisor Bill George will moderate the discussion.
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Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle
Title: Star Wars : La Révolution Visuelle
Released: May 4, 2020
Type: Movie
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Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Title: Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 2019
Type: Movie
An in-depth, sad, and beautiful documentary about the stop motion and VFX artist Phil Tippett, a man who changed the landscape of visual effects in film.
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The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
Title: The Giant's Dream: The Making of the Iron Giant
Released: September 6, 2016
Type: Movie
A documentary about how the critically acclaimed film wound up being a box office disappointment, only to become regarded as a classic over a decade after its initial release.
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The Lawful Truth
Title: The Lawful Truth
Character: Captain Waters
Released: December 1, 2014
Type: Movie
As each suspect twists the truth in his or her favor, a frustrated investigator attempts to figure out what ultimately led to the death of a young law student.
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Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
Title: Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe
Character: Self
Released: March 18, 2014
Type: Movie
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
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Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Title: Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy
Character: Self
Released: September 12, 2004
Type: Movie
From the earliest versions of the script to the blockbuster debuts, explore the creation of the Star Wars Trilogy.
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The Making Of  'Jurassic Park III'
Title: The Making Of 'Jurassic Park III'
Character: Self
Released: December 11, 2001
Type: Movie
A very in depth look at the making of the movie, a look at the special effects and animatronics made for the motion picture, Jurassic Park III (2001). Interviews with the cast and crew give us a sneak peek at the film. The movie used many different new dinosaurs compared to the first two films, here they examine how they'll look in the final product
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Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air
Title: Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air
Character: Self
Released: June 19, 1991
Type: Movie
American TV-Special hosted by Bill Campbell, star of "The Rocketeer". A sneak peak at the film "The Rocketeer" with behind the scenes interviews and meeting "real-life rocketeers".
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The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Title: The Making of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Character: Self - Director
Released: June 9, 1989
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes television documentary of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids,
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From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi' : The Making of a Saga
Title: From 'Star Wars' to 'Jedi' : The Making of a Saga
Character: Self
Released: December 3, 1983
Type: Movie
From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga is a 1983 television documentary special that originally aired on PBS. It is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the original Star Wars trilogy, with particular emphasis on the final film, Return of the Jedi. Narrated by actor Mark Hamill, the documentary was written by Richard Schickel who had written the previous television documentaries The Making of Star Wars (1977) and SP FX: The Empire Strikes Back (1980).
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The Empire Strikes Back
Title: The Empire Strikes Back
Character: Hoth Rebel (uncredited)
Released: May 20, 1980
Type: Movie
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
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Star Wars
Title: Star Wars
Character: Death Star Trooper (uncredited)
Released: May 25, 1977
Type: Movie
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.