"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" is shortlisted as one of the top 15 films that is in the running for a 2012 visual effects Oscar. The list was released by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Other films in the running include "Thor," "Captain America," "Super 8" and "Sucker Punch."
The list will be narrowed down to five films, and will be announced with the rest of the official Oscar nominations on January 24, 2012.
But I do agree with Hagiographer13.
For once I want all those craftsmen, designers and staff to reap praise for their outstanding work. I know the producers have said that it’s praise enough for them to see the love we fans have for the series, but I still hope each year… sigh…
@LunaLuver, I think they will announce the nominations in different categories at different times, ending up with the acting ones. But this is still only a shortlist. No doubt they will try to build up as much suspense as they can!
Yay!! They need to win!