Douglas Trumbull, Who Pioneered VFX on ‘2001,’ ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Close Encounters,’ Dies at 79

Holly Willoughby was left fascinated on ITV's This Morning on Thursday after fashion stylist Amber Jackson revealed a genius fashion hack. Amber took to the popular daytime show to present all new Spring must-haves to Holly and her co-star Phillip Schofield and left them both shocked by sharing a super style trick.

The UK high street is definitely having a good moment as many brands are launching some of the most amazing pieces ready for the warmer days ahead.The most recent to launch the new must-have of the season is affordable favourite Primark.They have released a bargain £14 pair of shoes that shoppers are going wild for.Taking to their Instagram account, the popular brand posted a picture of a black and tan pair of iconic clogs and fashion fans instantly rushed to praise them. Getting the celebrity seal of approval from the likes of fashionista Alexa Chung and icon Sarah Jessica Parker, we know these are going to be a hot trend this year.

Singer-songwriter Sam Ryder will be representing the United Kingdom at the 66th Eurovision Song Contest, set to be held in Turin, Italy in May 2022 with the song SPACE MAN.The 31 year old hopeful will compete against the rest of Europe in the hopes of the UK being crowned the winner of the competition. Sam has some serious singing credentials already under his belt and has racked up millions of likes on social media before being selected as this year's singer. But who is the artist set to fly the flag for the UK? Let's take a look.

Pandora has put a spell on Harry Potter fans by slashing the prices of its wizarding world themed charms - with some being up to 50 per cent cheaper.

Judge Rinder is set to travel over 1000 miles to Poland, in an effort to help the Ukrainian family of his former Strictly Come Dancing partner, Oksana Platero. The TV star, who was on the show in 2016, revealed that Oksana's grandparents were struggling to find sanctuary in a safe country and has pledged to be at the Polish border on Monday to help them across, as the brutal war waged by Vladimir Putin continues to rage in the Ukraine. Taking to Twitter, the judge - real name Robert - said, "Oksana Platero my Ukrainian dance partner on BBC Strictly gifted me so much.

Its now known that Elon Musk and Grimes secretly welcomed a baby daughter together, two years after she gave birth to their first child X.The 33 year old popstar announced the news unexpectedly during an interview with Vanity Fair after her youngest was overheard crying.The pair had their daughter via surrogate and they named her Exa Dark Sideræl Musk. What is the meaning behind the unusual moniker? Let's take a look. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

Rebel Wilson made a cheeky joke aimed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ahead of her BAFTAs hosting debut.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now happier than ever and thriving after stepping down as senior members of the Royal family in March 2020 to embark on a new life in California. And the Pitch Perfect star couldn't resist making a quick joke about the Stateside pair as she was being interviewed by Alison Hammond about her new hosting gig on This Morning on Thursday. When asked how she felt about hosting the BAFTAs, Rebel explained: "I don't know.

Called Unseen, the new development studio was announced alongside a reveal video, which can be watched below.Nakamura says Unseen “acts as a terminal,” making it “a place where different cultures intersect. A hub for artists to gather.

Denise Richards has reconciled with her daughter, Sami, as she celebrated her 18th birthday. The Real Housewives star has been distanced from her oldest child since they had an agonizing fallout several months ago. MORE: Denise Richards details further heatbreak over daughter she shares with Charlie Sheen At the time, Sami moved out of her mother's house and in with her father, Charlie Sheen, but it appears their relationship is on the mend. WATCH: Denise Richards celebrates birthday with incredible cake Denise surprised fans with photos and a heartfelt message to Sami which she shared on Instagram.Alongside the snapshots of the pretty teen, Denise wrote: "In a blink of an eye you're 18!!!!MORE: Denise Richards marks special celebration with youngest daughter EloiseMORE: Denise Richards and husband hailed as couple goals in stunning sunset shot"Happy Birthday my beautiful Sami. I love you so much.

Al Roker is gearing up in the best way he can for his son Nick's departure from their family home as he leaves for college.MORE: Al Roker triggers emotional reaction from fans with challenging social media messageThe Today Show star has been pampering his son and sharing how he does it on social media, including with a recent bit of culinary ingenuity that warmed fans' hearts.WATCH: Al Roker's son receives incredible news and his dad couldn't be more proudThe TV journalist took to his Instagram to share a clip of himself making his own version of a McGriddle sandwich for Nick's breakfast.He showed off what his equipment looked like before panning over to the delicious finished product, saying: "This morning I decided to try my hand at my own version of McGriddle for Nick."MORE: Al Roker's co-stars cheer him on as he pays heartfelt tribute following latest career achievementHe even listed the ingredients, saying he'd used bacon, eggs, and cheese, sandwiching them between flapjacks, and it looked incredible.Many fans took to the comments section of his post to share how loving of a gesture they thought it was and deemed Al quite the inspirational dad.A post shared by Al Roker (@alroker)Al prepared his own version of a McGriddle for NickOne wrote: "I want to be Nick!!" with another saying: "Made with Love! Such a dedicated father," and a third added: "You are an awesome Dad, Al Roker!!"Many simply shared heart emojis and remarked upon how good the sandwich looked, with one of his followers commenting: "Next time I go to order a McGriddle I'm going to ask for it ‘Roker style’ (and empty my wallet)!" Even co-star Savannah Guthrie couldn't resist chiming in with a "Yummmmmmm."MORE: Al Roker delights fans as he announces

Morena Baccarin is currently starring as criminal mastermind Elena Federova in the hit show The Endgame, which kicked off at the end of February.MORE: Michael Strahan shares new update during time away from GMAThe actress has received rave reviews for her performance so far, but in real life she has a far calmer existence!Ahead of the premiere of the show, Morena enjoyed a well-deserved beach break, and shared plenty of snapshots from her vacation.VIDEO: Watch Morena Baccarin in The EndgameThese included many of her posing on the beach, complete with a clear blue sea and white sand.MORE: Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie's exciting family newsREAD: Savannah Guthrie announces surprise career move that leaves her co-stars baffledThe Endgame sees Elena star alongside Ryan Michelle Bathe, who plays Val Turner, a once formidable FBI agent who's been trying to get back into the good books of the bureau following her husband's jail sentence.A post shared by Morena Baccarin (@morenabaccarin)Morena Baccarin looks fabulous as she posed on the beach ahead of the start of The EndgameElena has been sharing teasers of the latest episode on social media, alongside snapshots into her life away from the spotlight.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated over missed opportunity with co-star live on airThe star is married to actor Ben McKenzie, and the pair are doting parents to children Frances and Arthur. The actress plays Elena Federova in the hit showThe actress is also mom to seven-year-old Julius from her previous marriage to director Austin Chick.

Gwen Stefani had fans doing a double-take when she shared a sweet video featuring her rarely-seen younger brother Todd.MORE: Gwen Stefani wows in sheer dress for long-awaited announcementThe No Doubt frontwoman was in a joyous mood last week when she launched her debut makeup line, GXVE Beauty, and shared the special moment with her talented sibling – who has directed three of his brother-in-law Blake Shelton's music videos.WATCH: Gwen and her younger brother Todd could be twins!Gwen and Todd returned to their birthplace of Anaheim, where they hosted guests and media at Mama Cozza's Italian restaurant, where she said their parents had their first date.In a clip posted on her Instagram Stories at the time, Gwen can be heard yelling at her brother to keep the noise down before getting him in front of the camera and introducing him to her followers.MORE: Gwen Stefani fans can't believe their eyes with stunning childhood photosMORE: Gwen Stefani shares never-before-seen glimpse of wedding in new heartwarming videoThe family resemblance was clear to see, with both Gwen and Todd sporting near-identical smiles and sharing many similar features. Gwen and Todd look so alikeTodd is a film and video producer and has worked with Gwen in the past.

David Tennant and wife Georgia's relationship with their teasing of one another while still showing genuine affection.READ: David Tennant's wife Georgia shares baby news – 'cannot wait'During the week, the pair treated each other to one romantic date night as they set off for the cinema to watch The Batman. The pair were on their own in the movie theatre, as David sipped from the drink he had brought in with him.

Tasha Cobbs Leonard is sharing her joy with the world. A post shared by Tasha Cobbs Leonard (@tashacobbsleonard)The “Break Every Chain” gospel singer and her husband Kenneth Leonard recently introduced fans to their son, Asher Amaris Leonard, in an interview with PEOPLE magazine. During their conversation, she opened up about the journey she and Kenneth had been on to have a child, which wasn’t the easiest.

contestants Kyle Abrams and Deepti Vempati out together this week wearing matching trench coats. The two Netflix stars were seen in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood amid ongoing romance rumors. In a video posted by a fan, the pair are sporting light khaki trench coats and huddled together as a waitress calls back to them, letting them know there was no wait inside and offering to buy them a mimosa. They seemingly agree and walk into Kinton Ramen restaurant together. Fans have gone wild with speculation about the two contestants ever since the reunion special aired last week in which Kyle declared his love for Deepti. «My biggest regret is I should have asked Deepti to marry me,» Kyle said during the special, revealing that they too shared an unaired connection in the pods. A post shared by Evan Mills (@awkvanmills)«My number two person from the pods was Kyle and I've really gravitated towards him,» Deepti told ET after the reunion aired.

North West is ready to get emo! The 8-year-old shared a new TikTok on Wednesday night, showing herself, cousin Penelope Disick, 9, and mom Kim Kardashian, 41, all wearing black makeup on their eyes and lips and mouthing the words to Machine Gun Kelly and Willow Smith‘s song “emo girl.” The video cut from North to Kim to Penelope and back, all lip syncing emphatically and being adorable in the process! North and Kim both rocked a goth look with smudged black eye shadow and black lips while Penelope outlined her lips with black pencil and also sported black eyeshadow.

Netflix will release its latest project from Africa, the action thriller Silverton Siege, to coincide with South Africa’s Freedom Day on April 27.

Dylan O’Brien and Zoey Deutch pose for photos together at the screening of their movie The Outfit on Wednesday (March 9) in New York City.

Kim Kardashian is getting some feedback regarding some of her recent quotes.

Charlie Cox starred in the Marvel TV show Daredevil for several seasons, which originally aired on Netflix. Ben Affleck portrayed the superhero in the movie version back in 2003.

Anna Sorokin (a.k.a. Anna Delvey) revealed whether she considered her fraudster past to be fully behind her in an interview with Cosmopolitan.

W magazine gathered some of Hollywood’s biggest celebs to play a game of Never Have I Ever.

Oliver Hudson evidently loves singing to himself.

Dontrell Briggs is bringing real soul to “American Idol”.

EXCLUSIVE: Schitt’s Creek star Emily Hampshire will release her first graphic novel, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, in partnership with Z2 Comics in August.

EXCLUSIVE: Audible has snapped up the rights to three podcasts from Audio Up – two series created by James Ellroy, the Demon Dog of American literature, and The Playboy Interviews.

EXCLUSIVE: Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment Group and Warner Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group’s film and television division have launched the Hyde Park Entertainment & Warner Music Entertainment Asian Women Fellowship.

Nilüfer Yanya was the latest guest to join this week's The Record Club with Bowers & Wilkins. 

EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Maz Jobrani (Pandemic Warrior, Superior Donuts) has teamed with Grom Social Enterprises’ Curiosity Ink Media to develop an original animated sitcom that channels Jobrani’s experiences growing up as an Iranian-American immigrant in the U.S.

Ariana DeBose, at first, didn’t have any words to say about her Oscar nomination because she was so shocked.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorVisionary visual effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull, who died Monday, contributed his groundbreaking inventions and techniques to classics including “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” and “Blade Runner.”Among his many honors were three visual effects Oscar nominations (“Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” and “Blade Runner”); the Academy’s Scientific and Engineering Award for creating the Showscan Camera System; and the Visual Effects Society’s Georges Méliès Award, honoring those who have made significant, pioneering contributions to the effects business, in 2012.A generation of visual effects artists and filmmakers were influenced by his work, including Weta FX senior VFX supervisor Joe Letteri, who said, “Doug stands out as an iconic figure in visual effects, one of the early pioneers who blended a deep knowledge of cinematography and mechanics to develop techniques that we still use today. An early evangelist of high frame rate processes, Doug’s vision for where we can take cinema is just now coming to fruition.” Here’s a look at a five iconic moments Trumbull helped create.Trumbull was Oscar nominated for visual effects for Spielberg’s “Close Encounters,” and one of his significant contributions was the motion control photography used in the scenes featuring the alien’s massive mother ship.

Douglas Trumbull, the legendary special effects master who helped create the worlds of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Blade Runner and Star Trek: The Motion Picture has died, according to a social media post from his daughter, Amy Trumbull. He was 79.

After watching his end-of-the-world satire Don’t Look Up notch four Oscar nominations this morning, in the categories of Best Picture, Original Screenplay, Original Score and Editing, writer-director Adam McKay spoke with Deadline about the film’s recognition and its real-world impact, as well as upcoming projects ranging from the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, to his HBO Max series The Uninhabitable Earth and his Elizabeth Holmes film Bad Blood for Apple.

Clayton Davis The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will reveal its nominations tomorrow and we’re expecting anarchy, at least in the acting categories.Beefing up its membership considerably over the last few years, and instituting jury methods to the voting process in performance and director categories last year, yielded an unexpected field of contenders that may or may not have a rippling influence on the Oscars race.Notable actors are looking for boosts from the British voting bloc, including Benedict Cumberbatch (“The Power of the Dog”), Andrew Garfield (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and “Tick, Tick … Boom!”) and Nicole Kidman (“Being the Ricardos”).Following the results of a diversity review, the group threw the awards season for a loop with surprise selections like Radha Blank and Adarsh Gourav last year. The top two vote-getters from Round One are automatic nominees, but we don’t know who those individuals are, nor is it clear if the jury knows either.Some leading contenders eyeing their first BAFTA nomination are Denzel Washington (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”), who, despite two Oscar wins with eight total noms, has never been recognized by his colleagues across the pond.

Ramin Setoodeh Executive EditorChanning Tatum and his producing partner Reid Carolin aren’t just the brains — and brawn — behind “Magic Mike.” They’ve built up their company Free Association into a place to go for innovative storytelling, including the road trip movie “Dog” (which opens on Feb. 18), which they co-directed; the Starz TV series “Step Up: Highwater”; and the thriller “Pussy Island,” which will be Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut.“I think it’s a good partnership,” says Steven Soderbergh, who is directing “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” which Tatum will star in and Carolin wrote. “I think they have a shared sense of people and how the world works.”Tatum and Carolin speak to Variety about Free Association.

AFI FEST 2022 has officially announced its dates and call for entries. The 36th edition will take place in Los Angeles, CA, on November 2-6, 2022.  Entries open today and filmmakers are invited to submit fiction, documentary, experimental and animated short films. Once again placing the fest in the heart of awards season AFI Fest is planning to fully return to its usual place in the run up to Oscars, and seems to be returning to some level of normality if Covid cooperates, although today’s announcement didn’t give details on what the fest will look like or if it will be fully in person or partially virtual once again. Netflix’s strong Oscar contender tick,tick…BOOM! opened the 2021 Fest in November.