'Mad God' was a 30-year religious experience for Phil Tippett

"There was no difference between me and 'Mad God.'"
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While you might never see their names in gossip columns or follow them on Twitter, these are the stars who help create the magic behind-the-scenes of your favorite television shows and films.


The stop-motion masterpiece, "Mad God", took Phil Tippett 30 years to make. The legendary cinematic artist takes us through the process of making the film, creating some of the most beloved Star Wars characters, how he got to work on (and win the Academy Award for) Jurassic Park, and what inspired him to become an artist. "Mad God" is now available on DVD and SteelBook DVD/Blu-ray.

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