AWN Oscar® Tour Travelogue: Skywalker Ranch

Oscar Tour Day 1: The Walt Disney Family Museum and Skywalker Ranch

OscarTourEditor — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 10:24:19 -0800

Like intrepid but warmly dressed explorers venturing into mysterious but GPS-identified territory, our group set forth into the crisp morning air in search of our first tour stop, the new Walt Disney Family Museum. We caught a break – the rain had stopped, at least for a few hours, leaving behind a beautiful sunny sky. We weren't so lucky later in the day - we were pounded by rain and hail.

Oscar Showcase Tour 09 LucasFilm Gallery

OscarTourEditor — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:42:33 -0800

On Friday the 13th, the Oscar tour made stops throughout the Lucas empire, including Skywalker Ranch, Big Rock, and ILM. Here some the great pics from the adventures.

Oscar Tour San Francisco Leg Rewind

OscarTourEditor — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:36:22 -0800

Today's tour stops are PDI/Dreamworks, an ASIFA San Francisco dinner and then on to Skywalker Ranch.

San Fran Whirlwind - PDI, Skywalker Ranch, ILM, ASIFA, George Lucas

OscarTourEditor — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:32:26 -0800

Barbara Robertson chronicles the tour stop at the Skywalker Ranch - It's been a busy an exciting three days, but such a wonderful time. Some highlights and pictures. I’ll sketch in details tomorrow.

Oscar Showcase 08 Skywalker Ranch Photo Gallery

OscarTourEditor — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:59:38 -0800

Skywalker Ranch is an awesome experience and in this photo gallery you’ll understand why.

No One Wants to Ever Leave Skywalker Ranch, Because…

OscarTourEditor — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:00:46 -0800

Once arriving at Skywalker Ranch’s breakfast area, after much more sleep than I had on my last visit, many of the tour members were already having a bite to eat before starting the hectic three-screening day. During the screening, the tour group split into two to tour the main house. Despite having seen the sights last year, it doesn’t diminish the wonder at all, especially when accompanied by a group who have never experienced it before. Adjectives like “awesome” and “insane” wafted through the air.

ILM’s Valentine’s Gift — A Night at Skywalker Ranch

OscarTourEditor — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:27:58 -0800

As we drove up to Skywalker Ranch, the excitement was clearly growing in the packed van. After watching the Skywalker Sound reel and some animation clips in the impressive Stag Theatre, we met with Randy Thom, who is nominated for his sound work on Ratatouille.

Love for Pixar on Valentine’s Day

OscarTourEditor — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:34:26 -0800

The Animation Pit, where the artists work, is filled with intricately decorated offices, a haven for toy lovers. When more office space was needed, traditional cubicles were brought in, but the artists hated them. So after a little research, for the same amount of money, they were able to bring in little huts called tough shed, which have been transformed into mini-offices in the middle of the wide halls.

Ron’s Oscar Tour Pics from Skywalker Ranch & Pixar

OscarTourEditor — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:27:10 -0800

While you wait for more details from the San Fran leg of the tour. Here’s some more pics to check out from Skywalker Ranch and Pixar, courtesy of Ron.

Nominees’ Skywalker and Pixar Experiences

OscarTourEditor — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 21:35:45 -0800

We also got to see the foley stage where they were working on Clone Wars, but that too is top secret and we were foiled yet again at seeing something that no one else has seen before. We went down on the stage and talked with the foley artists.