12/17/2005 Archives: "Academy announces Visual Effects shortlist"

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the 7 feature films released in 2005 up for consideration for the Best Visual Effects Oscar:

Batman Begins
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
King Kong
Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
War of the Worlds

Three films will make the final nominations list, which will be announced on Tuesday, January 31, 2006; awards will be presented on March 5, 2006.

Posted by James at 12:47 pm ET