Seven Films in Competition for Sound Editing Oscar

Beverly Hills, CA, January 4, 2005 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced the seven films being considered for Achievement in Sound Editing for the 77th Academy Awards®.

The films in consideration are listed below in alphabetical order:

"The Aviator"

"Collateral"

"The Day After Tomorrow"

"The Incredibles"

"The Polar Express"

"Ray"

"Spider-Man 2"

Ten-minute clip reels from each of the seven films will be screened for the Sound Editing Award Committee on January 18. The members will then nominate three of these seven films for Oscar consideration.

The nominations will be announced along with those in 23 other categories on Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at 5:30 a.m. PST.

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

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