
Mandalorian and Grogu: Hal Hickel on Rotta's Redesign & Favreau's 'Jackass' Approach
Animation supervisor Hal Hickel dives into the creature design for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' revealing the inspiration behind Rotta the Hutt's athletic build. He also touches on Jon Favreau's unique vision for bringing classic Star Wars elements to life.

God of War & Mandalorian Vets Reveal Cinema's Secret Influence on Games
Two titans of interactive entertainment, Bruno Velazquez of 'God of War' and Hal Hickel from 'The Mandalorian & Grogu,' shared insights into the blurring lines between filmmaking and game development. Their discussion at the View Conference highlighted innovative techniques borrowed from cinema to enhance player immersion.