Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the contenders in the visual effects Oscar race including The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Peter Pan Terminator 3 The Hulk Master and Commander Pirates of the Caribbean and X2: X-Men United.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences selected seven pictures for the f/x and sound editing categories Wednesday, giving George Lucas' Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound plenty to celebrate.