Inception is among the 15 finalists for the Visual Effects Oscar
The films are listed below in alphabetical order:
- Alice in Wonderland
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader
- Clash of the Titans
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1
- Hereafter
- Inception
- Iron Man 2
- The Last Airbender
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: Lightning Thief
- Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
- Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World
- Shutter Island
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice
- Tron: Legacy
- Unstoppable
In early January, the members of the Academy's Visual Effects Branch Executive Committee, who selected the semifinalists, will narrow the list to seven.
All members of the Visual Effects Branch will be invited to view 15-minute excerpts from each of the seven shortlisted films on Thursday, January 20. Following the screenings, the members will vote to nominate five films for final Oscar consideration.
The 83rd Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
The Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2010 will be presented on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.
The Academy Awards episode 83.1, "The 83rd Annual Academy Awards" stars Anne Hathaway, James Franco, Jeff Bridges, Robert Downey Jr., Robert Pattinson, Nicole Kidman, Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock and is directed by Don Mischer.
Alice in Wonderland was released March 5th, 2010 and stars Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Crispin Glover, Matt Lucas, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen. The film is directed by Tim Burton.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader was released December 10th, 2010 and stars Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, Will Poulter, Bill Nighy, Gary Sweet, Arthur Angel, Tony Nixon. The film is directed by Michael Apted.
Clash of the Titans was released April 2nd, 2010 and stars Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Flemyng, Gemma Arterton, Alexa Davalos, Tine Stapelfeldt, Mads Mikkelsen. The film is directed by Louis Leterrier.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 was released November 19th, 2010 and stars Bill Nighy, Emma Watson, Richard Griffiths, Harry Melling, Daniel Radcliffe, Julie Walters, Bonnie Wright, Rupert Grint. The film is directed by David Yates.
Hereafter was released October 22nd, 2010 and stars Cécile De France, Thierry Neuvic, Cyndi Mayo Davis, Lisa Griffiths, Jessica Griffiths, Ferguson Reid, Derek Sakakura, Jay Mohr. The film is directed by Clint Eastwood.
Inception was released July 16th, 2010 and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger. The film is directed by Christopher Nolan.
Iron Man 2 was released May 7th, 2010 and stars Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sam Rockwell, Mickey Rourke, Samuel L. Jackson, Clark Gregg. The film is directed by Jon Favreau.
The Last Airbender was released July 1st, 2010 and stars Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel, Cliff Curtis, Nicola Peltz, Randall Duk Kim, Jessica Andres, Noah Ringer, Seychelle Gabriel. The film is directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: Lightning Thief was released February 12th, 2010 and stars Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Trent Jones, Jake Abel, Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, Steve Coogan. The film is directed by Chris Columbus.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time was released May 28th, 2010 and stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, Steve Toussaint, Toby Kebbell, Richard Coyle, Ronald Pickup. The film is directed by Mike Newell.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World was released August 13th, 2010 and stars Michael Cera, Alison Pill, Mark Webber, Johnny Simmons, Ellen Wong, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza. The film is directed by Edgar Wright.
Shutter Island was released February 19th, 2010 and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max von Sydow, Michelle Williams, Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, Jackie Earle Haley. The film is directed by Martin Scorsese.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice was released July 14th, 2010 and stars Jay Baruchel, Nicolas Cage, Monica Bellucci, Alfred Molina, Toby Kebbell, Ethan Peck, Teresa Palmer, Peyton List. The film is directed by Jon Turteltaub.
Tron: Legacy was released December 17th, 2010 and stars Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner, James Frain, Beau Garrett, Michael Sheen, Anis Cheurfa. The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski.
Unstoppable was released November 12th, 2010 and stars Denzel Washington, Chris Pine, Rosario Dawson, Ethan Suplee, Kevin Dunn, Kevin Corrigan, Kevin Chapman, Lew Temple. The film is directed by Tony Scott.
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Daveactor7
@bawn agreed
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Inception, why? because the special effects were used where they needed to be used and executed marvelously
1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
CUPID
Iron man 2
1 year agoby @cupidFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Damn. My below comment made no sense. Was I drunk when typing? Lol. Wow.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
IlikePie202
@Serial Scott Pilgrim has great effects, and Shutter Island besides the end has decent effects.
This is insane. Clash of the Titans visuals were awful (well, some of them), Hereafter's effects sucked, Percy Jackson's sucked, and Prince of Persia's effects are terrible. And @Serial just because you dont like a movie overall doesnt mean you have to screw some of the great aspects (of great films).
Also, Unstoppable didnt have CG!!!
My picks:
1. Inception
2. TRON: Legacy
3. Iron Man 2
4. Unstoppable (they got clips from train accidents, than transferred that to the film)
5. Harry Potter
1 year agoby @Ilikepie202Flag
Red Camera Man
My picks:
1. Inception
2. The Last Airbender
3. Clash Of The Titans
4. Harry Potter 7, Part 1
5. Tron: Legacy (I haven't seen it yet, but I know the visuals rock.)
Screw "Scott Pilgrim" and "Shutter Island."
1 year agoby @redcameramanFlag
ZanyZap
@Daveactor7: I was being sarcastic as those with early predictions (including myself) believe TSN will sweep the awards season (at least in nominations). I forgot about the Armie Hammer manipulation, so as they say, I guess the jokes on me. :P
1 year agoby @zanyzapFlag
Daveactor7
@Narrator LOL "f*ck the academy"
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Lol, exactly @babyH. This is definitely Finchers year. I an't explain how well crafted TSN felt. IT was like a day i nthe life of *ssholes, meets a day in the life of ambition. Fantastic.
Hopefully Nolans next film, excluding maybe TDKR (f*ck the aademy), will take away the gold man for him. I don't want Nolan to be the DiCaprio of directors: all nominations, no wins. :/
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
Jakn
My picks for Visual Effects:
Inception
Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World
Tron Legacy
1 year agoby @jaknFlag
thedude-abides
@Dave: That's gonna win. I just let my love for the Coens cloud my better judgement, lol.
1 year agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
Daveactor7
@babyH well for now, im sticking on Social Network
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
thedude-abides
@Dave: Lol. U got a prediction, or do u still need to see some titles?
1 year agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
Daveactor7
@babyH im sticking on it for nominations lol :P
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
thedude-abides
@Dave: U still stickin' with The Town?
1 year agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
Daveactor7
@babyH i agree. It is FIncher's year though. I can't wait to see True Grit
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
thedude-abides
True @Dave. I just think this is Fincher's year- even though I still like True Grit to win Best Picture (but don't hold me on that until I see it, lol).
1 year agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
Daveactor7
@babyH i agree Fincher may secure it but theres also Tom Hooper who directed the excellent King's speech
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
thedude-abides
Agreed @Narrator. Fincher's a lock for best director. (I assume that's who you meant, lol)
1 year agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
Daveactor7
@Narrator art direction? I think Tron Legacy is a top lead for that
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Lol exactly. I think those guys got their oscar for BB. I say give it to Inception. It'll need it, since I think they're gonna lose out for Best Picture and Best Director.
Possible Inception shoe ins:
Editing (no way can it not win)
Art Direction (If the wolfman's nominated it might have a shot)
Cinematography (only rivaled by the great work done in TSN, and MAYBE (big maybe) HP:7)
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
Daveactor7
@Narrator lol i think it was because that was the only FX in the entirety of the movie. Those same people did FX for Benjamin Button, but that film had a lot of cgi
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
@Zany, true, the effects used with Armie Hammers character(s) were fantastic, but I doubt the academy considers that worthy for an FX nomination.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Whoa. I too am shocked that Wolfman and The Book of Eli aren't on here.
My would be picks: Inception (shoe in), Tron Legacy, Wolfman, and HP 7 Part 1. Nothing else really deserves it.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
Daveactor7
@Zany lol sarcasm?
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
ZanyZap
@Daveactor7: You make me laugh.
1 year agoby @zanyzapFlag
Daveactor7
@ZanyZap lol I think its because the academy looks for films that have a decent to a large amount of visual effects. Social Network did not even have a decent amount
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
ZanyZap
And Diagima beat me to it. :P
1 year agoby @zanyzapFlag
ZanyZap
Where's The Social Network?!
1 year agoby @zanyzapFlag
Worth5Bucks
@dave Idk I would rather have a fantastic movie like inception win that has effects a tiny bit better than tron a most likely just decent movie like tron win with effects a tiny bit worse than inception. Lol
1 year agoby @mattbierwagenFlag