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82nd Academy Awards Semifinalists for Visual Effects Chosen

Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 15 films have been selected as semifinalists for Achievement in Visual Effects for the 82nd Academy Awards®. The films are listed below in alphabetical order: * “Angels & Demons” * “Avatar” * “Coraline” * “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” * “District [...]

11Dec2009 | Editor | Comments Off | Continued
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11 Scientific Achievements in Competition for 82nd Academy Awards

The Scientific and Technical Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that 11 scientific and technical achievements have been selected for further awards consideration. See the whole list after the jump.

6Sep2009 | Editor | 1 comment | Continued
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An Evening to Remember with Dick Smith

On Wednesday, June 17, 2009, AMPAS hosted “A Tribute to Dick Smith: the Godfather of Special Makeup Effects.”  A quick look around the audience spoke to what was to be an amazing event.  In the audience was a veritable who’s who of makeup artists drawn from all over the globe. The evening began with the [...]

20Jun2009 | Editor | Comments Off | Continued