Seven Films are Considered for the Achievement in Makeup Oscar

Beverly Hills, CA, Jan. 13, 2005 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced the seven films being considered for Achievement in Makeup for the 77th Academy Awards®.

The films in consideration are listed below in alphabetical order:

"The Aviator"

"De-Lovely"

"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"

"Hellboy"

"Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events"

"The Passion of the Christ"

"The Sea Inside"

Ten-minute clip reels from each of the seven films will be screened for the Makeup Award Nominating Committee on Saturday, January 22, 2005. The members may nominate up to three of these seven films for Oscar® consideration, recommend a single film for a Special Achievement Award or elect to recommend that no award be given in this category.

Any nominated films will be announced along with nominations in 24 other categories on Tuesday, January 25, at 5:30 a.m. PST.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2004 will be presented on Sunday, February 27, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland®. The Oscars will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 5 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. EST, beginning with a half hour arrivals segment.

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