MOVIES - July 17, 1987

Industrial Light and Magic--George Lucas’ special effects factory and the busiest in the business--is moving next door to Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch in rural Marin County, Lucasfilm president Doug Norby announced Wednesday. ILM now operates out of several small buildings in San Rafael. “We need to consolidate under a single roof,” said Norby. “It’s a creative need. We need to be closer together.” The new three-story, 300,000-square-foot structure will house sound stages, studios, offices, shops, production areas, storage and an underground garage for up to 350 employees.