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Avatar 2 Leads VES Noms with 10; Animation Sees 3-Way Tie
13 Jan
Summary
- Avatar: Fire and Ash leads with 10 nominations at the VES Awards.
- Three films tie for animation nominations with five nods each.
- Stranger Things and The Last of Us earn four nominations each.
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" has emerged as the frontrunner for the upcoming Visual Effects Society Awards, garnering an impressive 10 nominations. This includes a prominent nomination for outstanding visual effects in a photoreal feature, underscoring the film's technical achievements.
The animation categories are witnessing a fierce competition with three titles, "KPop Demon Hunters," "Elio," and "Zootopia 2," equally sharing the spotlight with five nominations each. In the television realm, "Stranger Things," "The Last of Us," and "Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age" have each secured four nominations, indicating a strong presence across various genres.
The VES Awards, celebrating cinematic artistry and innovation, will be hosted on February 25th at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. This year's ceremony will also honor producer Jerry Bruckheimer with the VES Lifetime Achievement Award and Sir Richard Taylor with the VES Visionary Award.

