getthebigpicture.net - 1/19/2009
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The geeks at the Visual Effects Society love them some 'Iron Man,' more than 'The Dark Knight,' even. However, they probably still prefer 'Battlestar Galactica' to anything else. Even girls.
Oscar Visual Effects Candidates Narrowed to Seven
getthebigpicture.net 1/7/2009 — There were fifteen potential nominees for the Best Visual Effects Oscar about two weeks ago, and that list has now been thinned to just seven. Will it be one of the wins for 'The Dark Knight,' or will Oscar go with 'Benjamin Button'?
Oscar Announces Potential Visual Effects Nominees
getthebigpicture.net 12/13/2008 — The list of potential nominees for the Best Visual Effects Oscar has been trimmed to fifteen movies, with 'Wanted' and 'Speed Racer' missing the cut. Eventually, the list will be pared down to three final nominees before the Academy votes in February.
Visual Effects Finalists
awardsdaily.com 1/6/2009 —
The Academy has narrowed the list to seven:
“Australia”
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
“The Dark Knight”
“Hellboy II: The Golden Army”
“Iron Man”
“Journey to the Center of the Earth”
“The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor”
Films shortlisted for visual effects Oscar
hollywoodreporter.com 1/6/2009 — Superheroes Batman, Iron Man and Hellboy are mixing it up with Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman and an ancient mummy for the visual effects Academy Award.
7 in Running for 2008 Visual Effects Oscar
oscars.org 1/6/2009 — Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that seven films remain in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 81st Academy Awards
Shia LaBeouf's License Suspended for One Year —
Usmagazine.com 1/20/2009
Shia LaBeouf 's driver's license has been suspended for one year after he refused to take a breathalyzer test following his July 2008 car crash, Access Hollywood reports.
The Indiana Jones actor's suspension -- which took effect on Jan. 17 ...