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“Kubo and the Two Strings,” “The Jungle Book’” and “Deepwater Horizon,” Remain Contenders In VFX Oscar® Race

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Published on Saturday, 17 December 2016 08:02
Written by Academy Awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that ten films remain in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 89th Academy Awards® with the final five announced January 7, 2017.

The films are listed below in alphabetical order:

"Arrival"

"The BFG"

"Captain America: Civil War"

"Deepwater Horizon"

"Doctor Strange"

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"

"The Jungle Book"

"Kubo and the Two Strings"

"Passengers"

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"

The Academy's Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee determined the shortlist.  All members of the Visual Effects Branch will now be invited to view 10-minute excerpts from each of the shortlisted films on Saturday, January 7, 2017.  Following the screenings, the members will vote to nominate five films for final Oscar® consideration. 


Nominations for the 89th Oscars® will be announced on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.

The 89th Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.  The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 7,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film.  In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the upcoming Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is under construction in Los Angeles.

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