Academy Award-nominated art director and production illustrator George Jenson died of melanoma cancer in Henderson, Nev., on May 25. He was 87.
He was the production illustrator on 1983’s “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.” Jenson received his Oscar nomination for visual effects on “2010” in 1984.
Jenson began his career in the film industry in 1964 as a production illustrator/storyboard artist at 20th Century Fox Studios, working for producer Irwin Allen’s series “Lost in Space,” “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea,” “Time Tunnel,” and “Land of the Giants.” He moved to Filmation Associates as a layout artist and illustrator on the animated TV series “Star Trek,” “Mission: Magic,” “Lassie’s Rescue Rangers,” and “My Favorite Martian” during 1972-75.
Jenson worked as a production illustrator on live-action feature films including Disney’s “Escape to Witch Mountain” and MGM’s “Logan’s Run.” He joined Steven Spielberg’s Amblin for “Close Encounters of the Third Kind...
He was the production illustrator on 1983’s “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi.” Jenson received his Oscar nomination for visual effects on “2010” in 1984.
Jenson began his career in the film industry in 1964 as a production illustrator/storyboard artist at 20th Century Fox Studios, working for producer Irwin Allen’s series “Lost in Space,” “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea,” “Time Tunnel,” and “Land of the Giants.” He moved to Filmation Associates as a layout artist and illustrator on the animated TV series “Star Trek,” “Mission: Magic,” “Lassie’s Rescue Rangers,” and “My Favorite Martian” during 1972-75.
Jenson worked as a production illustrator on live-action feature films including Disney’s “Escape to Witch Mountain” and MGM’s “Logan’s Run.” He joined Steven Spielberg’s Amblin for “Close Encounters of the Third Kind...
- 7/13/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
George Jenson, an Oscar-nominated art director and production illustrator who worked on such films as Return of the Jedi, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Terminator 2: Judgment Day, has died. He was 87. The Art Directors Guild said today that he died May 25 of cancer.
Jenson began his four-decade career as a production illustrator and storyboard artist at 20th Century Fox Studios, working for producer Irwin Allen.s series Lost in Space, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Time Tunnel and Land of the Giants. He then segued to Filmation Associates, where he was a layout artist and illustrator on the TV toons Star Trek: The Animated Series, Lassie.s Rescue Rangers, Mission: Magic! and My Favorite Martians from 1972-75.
Pivoting to big-screen fare, Jenson worked as a production illustrator or storyboarder on a number of hit films ranging from Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind...
Jenson began his four-decade career as a production illustrator and storyboard artist at 20th Century Fox Studios, working for producer Irwin Allen.s series Lost in Space, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Time Tunnel and Land of the Giants. He then segued to Filmation Associates, where he was a layout artist and illustrator on the TV toons Star Trek: The Animated Series, Lassie.s Rescue Rangers, Mission: Magic! and My Favorite Martians from 1972-75.
Pivoting to big-screen fare, Jenson worked as a production illustrator or storyboarder on a number of hit films ranging from Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind...
- 7/13/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
George Jenson, an Oscar-nominated visual effects artist, illustrator and art director who worked on such films as Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Return of the Jedi and Everybody's All-American, has died. He was 87.
Jenson died May 25 in Henderson, Nevada, of complications from melanoma, publicist Rick Markovitz announced.
A native of Canada who specialized in science fiction, Jenson received his Oscar nomination for his visual effects efforts on the 1984 film 2010, Peter Hyams' sequel to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Jenson was hired by Steven Spielberg and served as the director's production illustrator on Close Encounters ...
Jenson died May 25 in Henderson, Nevada, of complications from melanoma, publicist Rick Markovitz announced.
A native of Canada who specialized in science fiction, Jenson received his Oscar nomination for his visual effects efforts on the 1984 film 2010, Peter Hyams' sequel to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Jenson was hired by Steven Spielberg and served as the director's production illustrator on Close Encounters ...
- 7/13/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
George Jenson, an Oscar-nominated visual effects artist, illustrator and art director who worked on such films as Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Return of the Jedi and Everybody's All-American, has died. He was 87.
Jenson died May 25 in Henderson, Nevada, of complications from melanoma, publicist Rick Markovitz announced.
A native of Canada who specialized in science fiction, Jenson received his Oscar nomination for his visual effects efforts on the 1984 film 2010, Peter Hyams' sequel to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Jenson was hired by Steven Spielberg and served as the director's production illustrator on Close Encounters ...
Jenson died May 25 in Henderson, Nevada, of complications from melanoma, publicist Rick Markovitz announced.
A native of Canada who specialized in science fiction, Jenson received his Oscar nomination for his visual effects efforts on the 1984 film 2010, Peter Hyams' sequel to Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Jenson was hired by Steven Spielberg and served as the director's production illustrator on Close Encounters ...
- 7/13/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Watch out Oprah -- Gwyneth Paltrow just unveiled her own annual holiday gift guide, and not surprisingly, a few of the items are uniquely "Goop" -- meaning not exactly practical, and completely out of our price range.
Luckily, we saved you the trouble of browsing the lengthy list by listing the 10 most eyebrow-raising finds below. Read on to find out what made the cut.
Pics: Gwyneth Paltrow's Most Memorable Looks
10. Hermes Deck of Cards ($105) -- Yes, even Gwyneth's playing cards are designer.
9. George Jensen Double Candle Holder ($725) -- Not your average stainless steel.
8. Kimberly McDonald Geode Paperweight ($175) -- Because your paperweight really needs a geode in it.
7. Malle W. Trousseau Kitchen Set ($5,800) -- Isn't this more like the cost of renovating your entire kitchen?
6. Bespoke Global "Old School" Leather Football ($130) -- Gwyneth is all about the monogrammed items this year, including this leather football that can be monogrammed with a logo or initials -- because that's...
Luckily, we saved you the trouble of browsing the lengthy list by listing the 10 most eyebrow-raising finds below. Read on to find out what made the cut.
Pics: Gwyneth Paltrow's Most Memorable Looks
10. Hermes Deck of Cards ($105) -- Yes, even Gwyneth's playing cards are designer.
9. George Jensen Double Candle Holder ($725) -- Not your average stainless steel.
8. Kimberly McDonald Geode Paperweight ($175) -- Because your paperweight really needs a geode in it.
7. Malle W. Trousseau Kitchen Set ($5,800) -- Isn't this more like the cost of renovating your entire kitchen?
6. Bespoke Global "Old School" Leather Football ($130) -- Gwyneth is all about the monogrammed items this year, including this leather football that can be monogrammed with a logo or initials -- because that's...
- 11/15/2013
- Entertainment Tonight
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