Ben Burtt
Benjamin "Ben" Burtt, Jr. is a sound designer, film editor, director, screenwriter, and voice actor. He has worked as sound designer on various films, including the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film series, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, WALL-E, and Star Trek. He is responsible... Read full bio →
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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
An exploration of the history, artistry and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look at their actual process of creation and discovery.
WALL•E
After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E— a robot designed to clean up the earth—discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report to the humans.
Burn-E
What lengths will a robot undergo to do his job? BURN-E is a dedicated hard working robot who finds himself locked out of his ship. BURN-E quickly learns that completing a simple task can often be a very difficult endeavor.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
After three years of fighting in the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker concludes his journey towards the Dark Side of the Force, putting his friendship with Obi Wan Kenobi and his marriage at risk
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Anakin Skywalker shares a forbidden romance with Padmé Amidala while his teacher, Obi-Wan Kenobi, makes an investigation of a separatist assassination attempt on Padmé which leads to the discovery of a secret Republican clone army
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
The evil Trade Federation, led by Nute Gunray, has begun a blockade over the peaceful world of Naboo. Jedis Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi are sent to force a diplomatic resolution, but not everything goes to plan and they are attacked by the droid army. The two Jedi escape and head to Naboo to warn Queen Amidala of the impending invasion.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
After rescuing Han Solo from the palace of Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the Second Death Star, while Luke Skywalker tries to bring his father back to the Light Side of the Force.