There are a few possible Supporting Actor choices, too, and it is sure to receive nominations for Best Film Editing (which it will likely win), Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing.

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But the rest of the cast are superb as well, and I think it will get some Oscar nods as well, not to mention much-deserved nominations for Best Editing (Film and Sound) and Best Sound Mixing.

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The Avengers Another movie you probably guessed would make it onto my list, and one sure to rack up a lot of Oscar nominations for Best Visual Effects, Best Editing (both Film and Sound), Best Sound Mixing, as well as perhaps a few others.

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The movie's described as featuring enough dinosaurs to overrun JURASSIC PARK. It's been nominated for four Oscars, Best Art Direction, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, and Visual Effects.

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