FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Beverly Hills, CA -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that seven films are in consideration for achievement in Visual Effects for the 79th Academy Awards®.
The 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 shortlisted 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.
(source: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences)
ed note: Some outlets are reporting in error that "Dead Man's Chest" has been nominated in this category. While we wouldn't be surprised if it does happen, the recent announcement only indicates that the film is being considered as a nominee, and not that it has been nominated as an Oscar contender at this time. Official nominees will be announced in late January 2007.
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