In this week’s episode, we talk to visual effects veteran Stu Maschwitz (@5tu on Twitter), who early in his career worked at Industrial Light & Magic on the first “Mission: Impossible.” He tells us about the helicopter chase, Tom Cruise’s unreal commitment and the big mask reveals. Plus, we discuss the CBS/Paramount merger and what it could mean for the “Mission: Impossible” franchise.

In this week’s episode, we talk to visual effects veteran Stu Maschwitz (@5tu on Twitter), who early in his career worked at Industrial Light &amp; Magic on the first “Mission: Impossible.” He tells us about the helicopter chase, Tom Cruise’s unreal commitment and the big mask reveals. Plus, we discuss the CBS/Paramount merger and what it could mean for the “Mission: Impossible” franchise.

64. Stu Maschwitz, Part 1 (Digital Effects Artist for 'Mission: Impossible')

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, starts now! Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer looking to join the mission, Light the Fuse is your ultimate companion to the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew, Superfans Charles Hood (writer/director) and Drew Taylor (film journalist) take you inside the world of Ethan Hunt for an incredible look at the iconic characters, heart-stopping missions, jaw-dropping stunts, and behind-the-scenes secrets that have made this series a global phenomenon. Buy or rent on digital now.
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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, starts now! Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer looking to join the mission, Light the Fuse is your ultimate companion to the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew, Superfans Charles Hood (writer/director) and Drew Taylor (film journalist) take you inside the world of Ethan Hunt for an incredible look at the iconic characters, heart-stopping missions, jaw-dropping stunts, and behind-the-scenes secrets that have made this series a global phenomenon. Buy or rent on digital now. https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible

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