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Visual effects artist Phil Tippett, of ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Jurassic Park,’ closes Berkeley studio

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · As published by Los Angeles Times · August 31, 2026 · 1 min read

Phil Tippett, a visual effects artist known for his work on 'Star Wars' and 'Jurassic Park', has closed his studio. The studio was located in Berkeley.

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Category: parks · Published: August 31, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times · Reading time: 1 min

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