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The ten films considered by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences are:
"Captain America: The Winter Soldier":
"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" (more on this in DP issue 06/14):
"Godzilla":
"Guardians of the Galaxy" (more on this in DP issue 07/14; the film’s soundtrack in particular is recommended):
"The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies":
"Interstellar":
"Maleficent":
"Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" with Robin Williams in his final role:
"Transformers: Age of Extinction":
"X-Men: Days of Future Past" (more on this in DP issue 05/14):
On January 10, the five final nominees for the Academy Awards ceremony on February 22 will be selected. And which film candidate for best VFX achievement would you bet on this year?
All further information about the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences can be found here.
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