The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has announced 10 films for the visual effects nominations.
The films are listed below in alphabetical order:
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier”
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”
“Godzilla”
“Guardians of the Galaxy”
“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”
“Interstellar”
“Maleficent”
“Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb”
“Transformers: Age of Extinction”
“X-Men: Days of Future Past”
Among the no-shows were the year’s two biblical epics, “Exodus: Gods and Kings,” with its parting of the Red Sea and plagues, and “Noah,” with ILM’s diverse effects, from the flood to the giant-stone Watchers.
There was no mention of any animated films, though “Big Hero Six” and “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” among others, featured difficult and impressive effects.
The VFX branch executive committee determined the shortlist. All members of the branch will be invited to view 10-minute excerpts from each of the shortlisted films on Saturday, January 10. Following the screenings, the members will vote to nominate five films for final Oscar consideration.
The 87th Academy Awards nominations will be announced Thursday, Jan. 15, at 5:30 a.m. PT. The Oscars will be held on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, and will be televised live by ABC.
