Marvel’s Doctor Strange summoned movie magic to score an Oscar nomination.
Deadpool was snubbed but several comic book film veterans scored acting nominations and one sci-fi epic dominated.
Arrival was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director Denis Villeneuve, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Cinematography, Production Design and Sound Editing. Amy Adams was not nominated for her performance.
When it comes to acting, it appeared to a rule of three as a trio of comic book genre alum scored in three categories:
Three comic book film veterans are up for Best Actress:
She was Gwen Stacy in Amazing Spider-Man Emma Stone, La La Land
Thor‘s Dr. Jane Foster Natalie Portman for Jackie
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. villain Ruth Negga for Loving
Best Actor nominees:
Amazing Spider-Man alum Andrew Garfield for Hacksaw Ridge
The Lord of the Rings Viggo Mortensen, Captain Fantastic
More genre stars are up for Best Supporting Actress:
Suicide Squad boss Amanda Waller Viola Davis, Fences
Skyfall‘s Miss Moneypenny Naomie Harris, Moonlight
Batman Forever‘s Nicole Kidman, Lion
Three comic book film stars are nominated in the Best Support Actor Category:
Marvel’s Luke Cage villain Mahershala Ali, Moonlight
B.P.R.D. star Jeff Bridges, Hell or High Water
Man of Steel villain Michael Shannon, Nocturnal Animals
Best Makeup and Hairstyling:
Star Trek Beyond, Suicide Squad
Best Sound Mixing:
Arrival, Rogue One
Best Visual Effects:
Rogue One, The Jungle Book, Doctor Strange
Congratulations to all the nominees.
The 89th Academy Awards hosted by Jimmy Kimmel airs live on ABC on February 26th.
By Editor