A new look at sci-fi classic, War of the Worlds and its visionary producer, George Pal.
Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Pal created films starring his patentedPuppetoons.
Haskin was an early special effects pioneer who made the jump to directing in 1948.
Haskin also worked as a consultant on the firstStar Trekpilot, The Cage, earning a co-producing credit.
After several fantasy outings, Pal returned to sci-fi in 1968 with the little-seen and underappreciated thrillerThe Power.
Pal died of a heart attack in May 1980.