Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor As the Oscars shortlist voting period looms, the race for the coveted best visual effects category is heating up.
The Academy’s Visual Effects Branch notified the artisans of the 20 films advancing to the next round just before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Through multiple sources, Variety has confirmed 17 of the finalists that are still in the running. Shortlist voting runs from Monday, Dec.
9, to Friday, Dec. 13, and the field reflects an overwhelming amount of IP and dazzling technological achievements. From the expansive deserts of “Dune: Part Two” to the chaotic multiverse of “Deadpool and Wolverine,” the finalists exemplify the artistry and innovation that define modern artisans.
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