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Author:  Dr. Lecter [ Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:14 pm ]
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Yeah I've always liekd this categry and this year we've actually got a very strong field.

Remember, it is five nominees now.

What I'm thinking:

Locks:

Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2

Very likely:

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Up next:

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Immortals
Thor

One of the upper three won't get a nom, IMO and I think it'll be Thor.

Author:  MovieDude [ Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:37 am ]
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The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Author:  Tyler [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:57 am ]
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Tree Of Life?

Author:  MovieDude [ Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:12 pm ]
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Tree of Life could score a nomination but I'm not convinced that it'll be recognized if only because the effects are so brief and not directly connected to the primary narrative. It sounds like they did a lot more effects than what we saw based on the earlier rumors that there would be a concurrent IMAX film released, and judging by The Golden Compass's win montage that showed off the deleted ending sequence these can be factored in too.

Still, my money is on Weta very deservingly winning this year... Although a double nom for Tintin and Apes could mean Harry Potter wins this as a consolation prize.

Author:  Dr. Lecter [ Fri Sep 16, 2011 7:20 pm ]
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There will be five nominees. :)

Author:  MovieDude [ Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:00 am ]
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Hmm, then maybe...
Adventures of Tintin
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Tree of Life
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (though I'm not sure if the Academy likes this franchise much)

Author:  Dr. Lecter [ Sat Sep 17, 2011 1:48 pm ]
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Every single of the Pirates films has been nominated for Visual Effects so far and that with three nominees each time...

Author:  trixster [ Sat Sep 17, 2011 2:04 pm ]
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Apes
Pirates
Potter
Transformers
Tree of Life

Is Tintin even eligible?

Author:  David [ Sun Sep 18, 2011 11:58 am ]
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Hugo?

Author:  trixster [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:20 pm ]
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The shortlist is out:

"Captain America: The First Avenger"
"Cowboys & Aliens"
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2"
"Hugo"
"Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"
"Real Steel"
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
"Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows"
"Sucker Punch"
"Super 8"
"Thor"
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon"
"The Tree of Life"
"X-Men: First Class"

I'm betting it'll be Potter, Hugo, Apes, Transformers, and Tree of Life.

Author:  David [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 4:35 pm ]
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I agree. Or maybe Super 8 over Transformers.

Apes for the win, half or more as a nod to Serkis' accomplishment. Hugo and Potter will dominate the other tech categories.

Shame Melancholia is already ineligible. Predictable, but still.

Author:  Jonathan [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:47 pm ]
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Random factoid: Since 1970, a Best Picture nominee nominated for Best Visual Effects has never lost the category.

Could be good news for Hugo.

Author:  trixster [ Sat Dec 10, 2011 8:08 pm ]
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Jon wrote:
Random factoid: Since 1970, a Best Picture nominee nominated for Best Visual Effects has never lost the category.

District 9, Master & Commander, and Apollo 13, but they all lost to other BP nominees (Avatar, ROTK, and Babe).

Could happen here if Hugo and Tree of Life get both.

Author:  xiayun [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:43 pm ]
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Down to 10:

"Captain America: The First Avenger"
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2"
"Hugo"
"Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"
"Real Steel"
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon"
"The Tree of Life"
"X-Men: First Class"

http://www.indiewire.com/article/academ ... race-to-10

Author:  David [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:30 pm ]
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Bit surprised Super 8 was cut so early.

Author:  Dr. Lecter [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:06 pm ]
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No Thor, now THAT is surprising.


I'm thinking:

Hugo
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Real Steel deserves a nod, but it won't get it.

Author:  David [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 8:09 pm ]
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Eh, Real Steel's effects were nice, but nothing too special. Transformers lite.

Author:  xiayun [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:05 pm ]
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I'd replace POTC4 with The Tree of Life. Don't really see the former making it with worse box office and reviews from the previous installments. M:I4 should be a contender as well.

Author:  Dr. Lecter [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:06 pm ]
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If Casino Royale couldn't make it, then so won't M:I-4, IMO.

Author:  David [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:15 pm ]
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Ghost Protocol seems more CG-driven than Casino Royale (the Kremlin exploding, the sandstorm), but I still don't see it getting in.

Author:  Rev [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:19 pm ]
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and the winner is......

xiayun wrote:
Down to 10:

"Captain America: The First Avenger"
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2"
"Hugo"
"Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"
"Real Steel"
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes"
"Transformers: Dark of the Moon"
"The Tree of Life"
"X-Men: First Class"

http://www.indiewire.com/article/academ ... race-to-10

Author:  xiayun [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:29 pm ]
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Casino Royale's year only has 3 nominees though. We'll have 5 this time.

Author:  Dr. Lecter [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:31 pm ]
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Yeah, but 2006 was also a weak year for that category. 2011 was really strong.

Author:  Brian [ Wed Jan 04, 2012 10:05 pm ]
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Rise of the Planet od the Apes
Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol
Real Steel
Pirates of the Carribbean
Harry Potter 7.2

Author:  trixster [ Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:55 am ]
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Rule of thumb: if there's a BP contender on the shortlist, it's getting nominated and probably will win.

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