Incredible Behind The Scenes Photos From Star Wars, Jurassic Park, The Avengers And More

Often, what you see on a screen when it comes to Hollywood blockbusters is not at all what the initial footage looked like. Whether it's CGI, practical effects, models, costumes, make-up or any of the other numerous tactics employed to create movie magic, the finished product is almost always enhanced in some manner, especially when it comes to these types of films. Thankfully, almost every major blockbuster has its production recorded by photographers and over the years, some truly incredible behind the scenes photos have made their way online. Starting below with Star Wars and continuing over the next few pages with films like The Avengers, Alien, Blade Runner, Jaws and Jurassic Park, we've compiled several behind the scenes galleries that we think you'll enjoy. Star Wars Franchise As iconic as they come, the Star Wars franchise is truly in a class of its own in Hollywood. Spanning six films, with many more on the way, the history behind George Lucas' iconic story set in a galaxy far, far away is extremely interesting and the legacy that this franchise has left on pop culture is insurmountable. While the below gallery is by no means a complete collection of them all, we've included some of favorites, and we're confident that you'll enjoy them. Jurassic Park Jurassic Park, for many, is a film that captured the heart and imagination like no other. Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking romp through the titular theme park both delighted and terrified audiences back in the summer of 1993 and went on to become one of the highest grossing films of all-time, and deservedly so. It presented an awe-inspiring and thrilling adventure unlike anything that we had ever seen before, and its cultural significance cannot be ignored. Of course, the big draw here is the dinos themselves, and in the below gallery, you can take a better look at just what went into creating these larger than life creatures and how exactly Spielberg brought his breathtaking vision to the big screen. Blade Runner Ridley Scott's classic sci-fi, Blade Runner, was actually a bit of a dud upon release. However, in the time since, it's gone onto become one of the most important films ever made and is often regarded as one of the genre's most impressive achievements. One of the things that really helped Blade Runner succeed was the incredible world that Scott created on screen. With fantastic production values throughout and impressive visuals assaulting us constantly, the director brought his vision of a futuristic Los Angeles to life in stunning fashion, allowing us to become fully immersed in the story that was being told. In the gallery below, you'll see some of the models that aided Scott in creating such a fascinating world, as well as some behind the scenes shots of the cast acting out a few of the film's more iconic scenes. It only scratches the surface of what went into bringing this world to life, but still it's an interesting look at the timeless movie. Alien Like Blade Runner, Alien is another movie that cemented director Ridley Scott's status as a legendary filmmaker and ensured him a place amongst the greats. It's the perfect blend of sci-fi and horror and featured one of the most iconic female protagonists in the history of cinema: Sigourney Weaver's Ellen Ripley. The definitive behind the scenes look at this film, and its sequels, definitely comes in the form of the Blu-Ray box set, but that doesn't mean we can't get any insight into the production with a couple of entertaining behind the scenes images, right? On that note, here's a gallery of some great shots that we've found around the web, featuring Scott, Weaver and numerous other cast and crew members. Enjoy! Jaws Before he made Jurassic Park, Steve Spielberg brought another terrifying creature to the big screen with Jaws. The film that many people credit with making them too scared to go back in the water, Jaws took Hollywood, and the moviegoing public by storm back when it hit theatres in 1975. Crucial in creating and then establishing Hollywood's current business model when it comes to blockbusters, there's a lot to admire about this movie and it still, to this day, stands as one of the most thrilling open water adventures ever committed to celluloid. The Avengers In 2012, Marvel did the impossible. With the help of Joss Whedon, and a game cast (Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson etc.), the studio successfully pulled off a superhero team-up film that many thought would be near impossible. And not only did they pull it off, but they absolutely knocked it out of the park, providing us with one of the most exciting entries into the genre in some time. Of course, producing a gigantic film of such epic proportions is no easy feat, and in the gallery below, you'll get a look at Whedon and his crew trying to put The Avengers together. From green screen battles to the director coaching his cast, the behind the scenes images we have for you here will definitely excite anyone who counts themselves as a Marvel fan.