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Dec. 5, 2013 / 7:21 PM

10 films shortlisted for Visual Effects Oscar

Cast member Benedict Cumberbatch attends the premiere of "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" at TCL Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on December 2, 2013. Storyline: After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty Mountains, Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard. If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. And, where has Gandalf got off to? And what is his secret business to the south? UPI/Jim Ruymen

1 of 9 | Cast member Benedict Cumberbatch attends the premiere of "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" at TCL Chinese Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on December 2, 2013. Storyline: After successfully crossing over (and under) the Misty Mountains, Thorin and Company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest--without their Wizard. If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill his contract with the dwarves. The party must complete the journey to Lonely Mountain and burglar Baggins must seek out the Secret Door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug. And, where has Gandalf got off to? And what is his secret business to the south? UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Hollywood's Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Thursday announced 10 films remain in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 86th Oscars.

The films eligible for nomination next month are:

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"Elysium"

"Gravity"

"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug"

"Iron Man 3"

"The Lone Ranger"

"Oblivion"

"Star Trek Into Darkness"

"Thor: The Dark World"

"Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Pacific Rim"

"World War Z"

Five films will be nominated for the VFX award Jan. 16.

Oscars will be handed out March 2 at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles.

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