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May 6, 2024 · The film, for which Harryhausen did much of the animation, received an Academy Award for special effects. Harryhausen’s work on The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953), which was based on a story by his friend Ray Bradbury, caught the attention of producer Charles Schneer, with whom he would work on the majority of his films.
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2 days ago · James Baskett received a special Academy Award for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in Song of the South (1947) First Black person (and non-Caucasian) to win Best Picture. Steve McQueen for 12 Years a Slave (2013) First Black person (and non-Caucasian) to be nominated for Best Picture. Quincy Jones for The Color Purple (1985)
1 day ago · Academy Award, any of a number of awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize achievement in the film industry. The awards were first presented in 1929, and winners receive a gold-plated statuette commonly called Oscar. Learn more about the award, its categories, and history.
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May 10, 2024 · The special and visual effects of this sci-fi comedy are among the best of their era, winning Dante his only Academy Award to date. The production team’s use of practical special effects such as miniature models, as with Blade Runner , helped to create the film's authentic and realistic sci-fi feel.
May 18, 2024 · The Thing (1982) As you may know, The Thing wasn’t exactly a hit in its day, which makes any arguments about its influence (especially immediate influences) on filmmaking inherently tricky ...
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5 days ago · Awards and honors. Fantasia was ranked fifth at the 1940 National Board of Review Awards in the Top Ten Films category. Disney and Stokowski won a Special Award for the film at the 1940 New York Film Critics Circle Awards.
May 7, 2024 · The innovative short films eventually totaled more than 40 in number and included Rhythm in the Ranks (1941), Dr. Seuss ’s The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (1943), and Jasper and the Beanstalk (1945). Pal received seven Academy Award nominations for the films, and in 1944 he was presented with a special Oscar for his work on the series.
