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AMPAS shortlists seven for visual effects Oscar®

By M&C News Dec 18, 2006, 10:51 GMT

Beverly Hills, CA (M&C) - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday, Dec. 15 announced seven films being considered for the Achievement in Visual Effects Oscar® at the 79th Academy Awards®.

These films are listed below in alphabetical order: ‘Casino Royale’
‘Eragon’
‘Night at the Museum’
‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’
‘Poseidon’
‘Superman Returns’
‘X-Men The Last Stand’On Wednesday, January 17, the Academy’s Visual Effects Award nominating committee will view 15-minute film excerpts from each of the seven short-listed films. Following the screenings, members will vote to nominate three films for Oscar consideration.Nominations for the 79th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at 5:30 a.m. PST in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2006 will be presented on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network at 5 p.m. PST, beginning with a half-hour arrivals segment.

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