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Zoe Saldana Calls Out Oscars for Snubbing 'Avatar' Acting: 'Deflating'

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Zoe Saldana blasts Oscars for snubbing her 'Avatar' performances, calling it 'deflating' for actors behind motion-capture roles.
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  • Saldana says awards bodies struggle to recognize the acting talent behind digital characters, despite her acclaimed work as Neytiri in the 'Avatar' franchise.
  • The actress argues that the Oscars and other awards shows need to evolve to properly honor the acting achievements in motion-capture roles, which are often overlooked.
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Zoe Saldana, Oscars, Avatar
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