The Motion Picture Academy announced the seven films that will vie for nomination in the visual effects Oscar category, says Variety. MGM's Casino Royale; Fox's Eragon, Night at the Museum and X-Men: The Last Stand; Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest; and Warner Bros.' Poseidon and Superman Returns were chosen; three of the seven will be nommed for the Academy Award.
For each of the seven films on the short list, a 15-minute reel of visual effects highlights will be presented at Jan. 17.