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    Doug Trumbull, "Blade Runner," photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures archives
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    Doug Trumbull, VFX Legend, Has Passed Away

    Mary Anne ButlerBy Mary Anne ButlerFebruary 8, 20222 Mins Read
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    Even if you don’t recognize the name Douglas Trumbull, you’ve absolutely seen his work. “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Blade Runner,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” and “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” come to mind.

    Doug Trumbull, TCM

    Trumbull was a visionary in his chosen fields, which also included writing and directing. Films like “Silent Running” wouldn’t still be talked about without his style.

    Fellow filmmakers and industry insiders have been sharing their thoughts on his passing.

    Deeply saddened to hear that the great Doug Trumbull has passed. It was a high honor to have him consult on BLADE RUNNER: The Final Cut and learn much from his visionary insight. His VFX artistry on BR, STAR TREK TMP, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, 2001, etc., remains unparalleled. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/oxZNt03JS3

    — Charles de Lauzirika (@Lauzirika) February 8, 2022

    What a bummer.
    Doug Trumbull was a true pioneer, pushed the medium of cinema to new heights beyond the stars, directed one of my favorite Sci-Fi movies (BRAINSTORM) and hell, even had a lens flare that felt like a trademark.
    I hope heaven is as illuminous as he envisioned it. RIP https://t.co/3cQteM7IUN pic.twitter.com/5MPqTdTUOH

    — Joe Lynch (@TheJoeLynch) February 8, 2022

    So glad and lucky to have known him a bit. He was so supportive of me, and I'm gonna miss him being there. Such big shoulders to stand on. Thanks Doug Trumbull for everything. There won't be another. pic.twitter.com/mAlkpLp9bd

    — Daren Dochterman™ (@darendoc) February 8, 2022

    We highly suggest watching the “Blade Runner: The Final Cut” bonus material for the amazing VFX featurette. Also, “The Tree of Life,” and of course, “Star Trek: The Motion Picture.“

    Doug’s daughter, Amy Trumbull, is who shared the news of his passing on her Facebook page.


    “My dad, Doug Trumbull died last night after a major two year battle with cancer, a brain tumor and a stroke. He was an absolute genius and a wizard and his contributions to the film and special effects industry will live on for decades and beyond. He created the special visual effects for 2001 A Space Odyssey, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Blade Runner, Star Trek and The Tree of Life. He directed Silent Running and Brainstorm. My sister Andromed and I got to see him on Saturday and tell him that he love him and we got to tell him to enjoy and embrace his journey into the Great Beyond. I love you Daddy, I sure will miss you!“


    Thank you, Doug. You helped give us such incredible dreamscapes and cinema dreams.

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    Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.

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