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The film seems to be very VFX heavy, with most of it looking genuinely good imo. Not the most amazing and shocking effects, but it was probably the aspect of the film the team invested in the most. Also, the Academy usually has one or two picks a year where they choose a VFX nomination that is more popular and commercial than artistic (Jurassic World Rebirth, Alien Romulus, Free Guy, etc). I'm also not sure if the puppetry is getting consideration in this award, but it should, and also Star Wars films have been nominated multiple times in the past.

Do you believe "Mando & Grogu" have a chance at a Best Visual Effect nomination? (I know the win will not be theirs)

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Some juicy details already about Daniels' next project:

>The story for the feature is a described as involving global warming, time travel, as well as a possible superhero angle. And there are two timelines, one set in the 1980s and one set in present day. The protagonists of the story are teens…at least in the 1980s-set timeline.

>Daniels are said to have been casting the teen roles since 2024, before postponing the production one or more times. (Streamlining the story from an initial three time periods to two impacted the script writing, and was one of several factors behind the delays.) In fact, they may already have their choices to play the teens, but have been waiting to cast some of the big-name roles first.

>Initially, Daniels had their sights on Ryan Gosling as the big name for the feature. The role was that of the father of one of the teens and was, as substantial as it was, supporting in nature. Gosling, after initially agreeing, thought it should be larger and asked for script changes, according to sources.

>Daniels did not necessarily disagree but there was a larger issue. The project, which had already pushed, had to start production by the end of summer or early fall because it had received a California tax credit. Accommodating Gosling would require more script revisions and time was simply running out.

>So in a whirlwind week or two, Gosling was in then out. Daniels scrambled and sources say there was even a time when Jack Black was considered. The duo quickly pivoted to Damon, who is already well-liked at Universal for not only starring in the Bourne action movies but as the lead of Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey, which the studio releases in July.

"Renate Reinsve looks set to star in Mia Hansen-Løve’s eagerly awaited Mary Wollstonecraft biopic If Love Should Die, exploring the life of the 18th century English writer, philosopher and women’s rights advocate.

First announced in 2024, the feature will follow the last 12 years in the life of Wollstonecraft, who also is famed for being the mother of Frankenstein creator Mary Shelley.

Opening on the eve of the French Revolution, the film will follow Wollstonecraft, then an impoverished young Englishwoman, as makes the bold decision to lead her life according to the ideals of the Enlightenment."

More details on the film from The Hollywood Reporter:

"The story for the feature is a described as involving global warming, time travel, as well as a possible superhero angle. And there are two timelines, one set in the 1980s and one set in present day. The protagonists of the story are teens… at least in the 1980s-set timeline.

Daniels are said to have been casting the teen roles since 2024, before postponing the production one or more times. (Streamlining the story from an initial three time periods to two impacted the script writing, and was one of several factors behind the delays.) In fact, they may already have their choices to play the teens, but have been waiting to cast some of the big-name roles first.

Initially, Daniels had their sights on Ryan Gosling as the big name for the feature. The role was that of the father of one of the teens and was, as substantial as it was, supporting in nature. Gosling, after initially agreeing, thought it should be larger and asked for script changes, according to sources.

Daniels did not necessarily disagree but there was a larger issue. The project, which had already pushed, had to start production by the end of summer or early fall because it had received a California tax credit. Accommodating Gosling would require more script revisions and time was simply running out.

So in a whirlwind week or two, Gosling was in then out. Daniels scrambled and sources say there was even a time when Jack Black was considered. The duo quickly pivoted to Damon, who is already well-liked at Universal for not only starring in the Bourne action movies but as the lead of Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey, which the studio releases in July.

With Damon now on the path, Daniels can turn their attention on finding the right actor to play his son.

Universal could not be reached for comment."

I asked my friend Christina Jeurling Birro of Pop Culture Confidential who’s attending Cannes (I’m very jealous) and asked her about Fjord’s chances to get a nomination for Best International Feature Film.

”There’s quite a lot English, but not above the quota for the award” was her answer.

So you can probably keep it in your predictions.

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