Clayton Sandell
@claytonsandell.com
Star Wars, tiki bar, Disney, VFX & sound design nerd. Celebration stage host. ILM/SkySound feature writer. Co-author “ROTJ: A Visual Archive”. Pro-Oxford Comma. (he/him) 501st Legion & Rebel Legion honorary member. https://linktr.ee/claytonsandell
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Clayton Sandell
@claytonsandell.com
· Nov 10
Hello new followers! About me: I've worked in TV news for a long time, and I'm a huge #StarWars nerd. Past work: claytonsandell.com/star-wars-st...
Sometimes I write SW books with brilliant authors I'm lucky to call friends, and I once made a video of my dog and kid in a lightsaber duel. Cheers!
Sometimes I write SW books with brilliant authors I'm lucky to call friends, and I once made a video of my dog and kid in a lightsaber duel. Cheers!
I never wrote for Star Wars Insider, but today I want to thank everyone who contributed such meaningful work to 237 wonderful issues. “End of an era” is overused but this truly, truly is. For this fan, seeing my name and mug in print alongside great friends from time to time was an absolute honor.
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I never wrote for Star Wars Insider, but today I want to thank everyone who contributed such meaningful work to 237 wonderful issues. “End of an era” is overused but this truly, truly is. For this fan, seeing my name and mug in print alongside great friends from time to time was an absolute honor.
Just a few more days until this @adamchristopher.me beauty is released into the wild. (You can preorder now!)
November 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Just a few more days until this @adamchristopher.me beauty is released into the wild. (You can preorder now!)
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Cats, Dogs, and Oven Mitts: Summoning the Sounds of Dinosaurs for ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’. My latest for Skywalker Sound. Read here: medium.com/@SkywalkerSo...
November 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Cats, Dogs, and Oven Mitts: Summoning the Sounds of Dinosaurs for ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’. My latest for Skywalker Sound. Read here: medium.com/@SkywalkerSo...
Cats, Dogs, and Oven Mitts: Summoning the Sounds of Dinosaurs for ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’. My latest for Skywalker Sound. Read here: medium.com/@SkywalkerSo...
November 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Cats, Dogs, and Oven Mitts: Summoning the Sounds of Dinosaurs for ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’. My latest for Skywalker Sound. Read here: medium.com/@SkywalkerSo...
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How many Sith does it take to change a lightbulb? None. They like it on the dark side.
A #StarWars Dad Jokes sequel?! Never tell me the odds! STAR WARS DAD JOKES STRIKE BACK, coming April 28, 2026 and now available to preorder ✨
A #StarWars Dad Jokes sequel?! Never tell me the odds! STAR WARS DAD JOKES STRIKE BACK, coming April 28, 2026 and now available to preorder ✨
November 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
How many Sith does it take to change a lightbulb? None. They like it on the dark side.
A #StarWars Dad Jokes sequel?! Never tell me the odds! STAR WARS DAD JOKES STRIKE BACK, coming April 28, 2026 and now available to preorder ✨
A #StarWars Dad Jokes sequel?! Never tell me the odds! STAR WARS DAD JOKES STRIKE BACK, coming April 28, 2026 and now available to preorder ✨
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This is the Way! Just announced at the Lucasfilm Publishing panel at New York Comic Con! “The Art of The Mandalorian and Grogu also includes a look back at artwork from season 3 of The Mandalorian as well as moments from The Book of Boba Fett. (April 28, 2026)”
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October 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This is the Way! Just announced at the Lucasfilm Publishing panel at New York Comic Con! “The Art of The Mandalorian and Grogu also includes a look back at artwork from season 3 of The Mandalorian as well as moments from The Book of Boba Fett. (April 28, 2026)”
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www.starwars.com/news/nycc-20...
A master class in visual effects! This is so cool!
Vanity Fair asked me to talk about visual effects, and it was my great honor to show off some of ILM’s terrific work over the years.
Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX
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Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX
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ILM's VFX Secrets Behind Star Wars, Transformers & More | Vanity Fair
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October 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
A master class in visual effects! This is so cool!
Thanks Random House Worlds! We talked a lot about this gorgeous Matthew Stover Revenge of the Sith 20th anniversary deluxe edition at SDCC with @darthinternous.bsky.social and Gabby Munoz. It’s wonderful and almost out in the world!
October 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Thanks Random House Worlds! We talked a lot about this gorgeous Matthew Stover Revenge of the Sith 20th anniversary deluxe edition at SDCC with @darthinternous.bsky.social and Gabby Munoz. It’s wonderful and almost out in the world!
Salt Lake City! Come hear stories about writing non-fiction books about a galaxy far, far away with my amazing Star Wars author pals @kelly-knox.com and @infinata.bsky.social. We’ll see you at 7 p.m. in Room 250A! #FanXSaltLake
September 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Salt Lake City! Come hear stories about writing non-fiction books about a galaxy far, far away with my amazing Star Wars author pals @kelly-knox.com and @infinata.bsky.social. We’ll see you at 7 p.m. in Room 250A! #FanXSaltLake
What? New stories and a few never-before-seen images from the @ilmvfx.bsky.social archives during the making of “The Goonies”? YES PLEASE. My latest for ILM.com. www.ilm.com/goonies-40-a... #ILM50
“Never Say Die!”: Revisiting ILM’s Visual Effects Contributions as 'The Goonies' Turns 40
Former Industrial Light & Magic artists join ILM.com to reflect on bringing the pre-digital cinema classic to life.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
What? New stories and a few never-before-seen images from the @ilmvfx.bsky.social archives during the making of “The Goonies”? YES PLEASE. My latest for ILM.com. www.ilm.com/goonies-40-a... #ILM50
The fine folks at Regal Robot are giving away a copy of Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive! Click here for more info: www.facebook.com/groups/regal...
September 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The fine folks at Regal Robot are giving away a copy of Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive! Click here for more info: www.facebook.com/groups/regal...
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I'm so excited to share my latest ILM.com article, as it highlights Industrial Light & Magic's contributions to The Fantastic Four: First Steps! I spoke with ILM's Daniele Bigi, who offered some phenomenal insights into the film's visual effects. www.ilm.com/fantastic-fo...
September 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I'm so excited to share my latest ILM.com article, as it highlights Industrial Light & Magic's contributions to The Fantastic Four: First Steps! I spoke with ILM's Daniele Bigi, who offered some phenomenal insights into the film's visual effects. www.ilm.com/fantastic-fo...
The Rebel Hideout is finally revealed! Such a cool story! www.ilm.com/rebel-hideou...
Welcome to the Rebel Hideout: ILM’s Employee-made ‘Star Wars’ Gathering Place
Learn the inspiring story of a group of dedicated ILM and Lucasfilm employees who turned their dreams into a reality....
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August 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The Rebel Hideout is finally revealed! Such a cool story! www.ilm.com/rebel-hideou...
Check out the first in a new series of “Skysound at 50” articles with a Lucas Seastrom chatting with Skywalker Sound general manager Josh Lowden. (This is a fun series with lots more coming over the next few months!) Read here: medium.com/@SkywalkerSo...
Skysound at 50: General Manager Josh Lowden on a Half-Century of Sonic Storytelling
The 25-year veteran of Skywalker Sound kicks off the 50th anniversary celebration with a discussion about the company’s legacy, creative…
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August 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Check out the first in a new series of “Skysound at 50” articles with a Lucas Seastrom chatting with Skywalker Sound general manager Josh Lowden. (This is a fun series with lots more coming over the next few months!) Read here: medium.com/@SkywalkerSo...
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Folks reasonably assume footage from behind-the-scenes featurettes are "truth", but it is now standard practice for studios to alter footage from "making-of" videos.
(These gray screens are actually blue screens on the set of "Superman" (2025).)
(These gray screens are actually blue screens on the set of "Superman" (2025).)
August 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Folks reasonably assume footage from behind-the-scenes featurettes are "truth", but it is now standard practice for studios to alter footage from "making-of" videos.
(These gray screens are actually blue screens on the set of "Superman" (2025).)
(These gray screens are actually blue screens on the set of "Superman" (2025).)
This was fun! Thanks for having me!
We are joined by @claytonsandell.com, co-author of Star Wars Timelines. We talk about his work within the franchise, Star Wars Journalism, and we delve into the topic of mental health and his discussions with Jake Lloyd and his mother.
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#StarWars #StarWarsPodcast
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#StarWars #StarWarsPodcast
August 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
This was fun! Thanks for having me!
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My second #StarWars short story, "The Failing of the Light," is now available in Star Wars Insider #233!
Today, you get to meet Jesha Cour and learn about her Path to discover the Light of the Jedi…
Today, you get to meet Jesha Cour and learn about her Path to discover the Light of the Jedi…
August 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
My second #StarWars short story, "The Failing of the Light," is now available in Star Wars Insider #233!
Today, you get to meet Jesha Cour and learn about her Path to discover the Light of the Jedi…
Today, you get to meet Jesha Cour and learn about her Path to discover the Light of the Jedi…
Happy book birthday, @kristinbaver.bsky.social!
The Nameless art is so abundant, it required its own chapter! #starwars
Preorder your copy: store.abramsbooks.com/products/the...
Preorder your copy: store.abramsbooks.com/products/the...
August 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Happy book birthday, @kristinbaver.bsky.social!
Happy birthday to the Star Wars Lady, AKA @kristinbaver.bsky.social!
August 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Happy birthday to the Star Wars Lady, AKA @kristinbaver.bsky.social!
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Want to see "The Long Walk" early?
Our Stephen King show THE KINGCAST is hosting a free screening in Los Angeles on Tuesday!
Screenwriter JT Mollner will join us, plus other surprises.
RSVP here: bit.ly/kingcastscre....
All welcome. First come, first served.
So ... run, don't walk.🚶🏃♂️🚶♂️🚶
Our Stephen King show THE KINGCAST is hosting a free screening in Los Angeles on Tuesday!
Screenwriter JT Mollner will join us, plus other surprises.
RSVP here: bit.ly/kingcastscre....
All welcome. First come, first served.
So ... run, don't walk.🚶🏃♂️🚶♂️🚶
August 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Want to see "The Long Walk" early?
Our Stephen King show THE KINGCAST is hosting a free screening in Los Angeles on Tuesday!
Screenwriter JT Mollner will join us, plus other surprises.
RSVP here: bit.ly/kingcastscre....
All welcome. First come, first served.
So ... run, don't walk.🚶🏃♂️🚶♂️🚶
Our Stephen King show THE KINGCAST is hosting a free screening in Los Angeles on Tuesday!
Screenwriter JT Mollner will join us, plus other surprises.
RSVP here: bit.ly/kingcastscre....
All welcome. First come, first served.
So ... run, don't walk.🚶🏃♂️🚶♂️🚶
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My first article on ILM dot com went live this morning. And it's a big one! Celebrating 10 years of immersive stories.
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ILM Evolutions: Pushing the Boundaries of Interactive Experiences
Celebrating Ten Years of Immersive Entertainment at ILM
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August 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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I chatted with the ILM team that developed the TIE Avenger! As a starship nerd, I'm very excited to share this, and I'm so grateful to the artists for their time and to my ILM.com colleagues for their support. www.ilm.com/andor-star-w...
August 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I chatted with the ILM team that developed the TIE Avenger! As a starship nerd, I'm very excited to share this, and I'm so grateful to the artists for their time and to my ILM.com colleagues for their support. www.ilm.com/andor-star-w...
The circle is now complete! If you weren’t able to catch George Lucas’ first San Diego Comic-Con appearance to preview the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art alongside Doug Chiang and Guillermo del Toro, we’ve got you covered. Check it out at ILM.com: www.ilm.com/george-lucas...
August 6, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The circle is now complete! If you weren’t able to catch George Lucas’ first San Diego Comic-Con appearance to preview the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art alongside Doug Chiang and Guillermo del Toro, we’ve got you covered. Check it out at ILM.com: www.ilm.com/george-lucas...
Two cons, two coasts, and a ton of cool people along the way. Always grateful for the adventures!
August 6, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Two cons, two coasts, and a ton of cool people along the way. Always grateful for the adventures!
