Alien: Romulus, Deadpool & Wolverine Are on Their Way Toward Oscar Nominations
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Alien: Romulus and Deadpool & Wolverine bleed their way onto the Oscars shortlist, raising hopes for genre film recognition.
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- Alien: Romulus scored nominations for Original Score, Sound, and Visual Effects, while Deadpool & Wolverine nabbed nods for Sound and Visual Effects, signaling a bloodier Oscars lineup.
- Despite the Academy's historical bias against sci-fi, horror, and superhero films, industry insiders speculate that Hugh Jackman's acclaimed performance as Wolverine could earn him an acting nomination.
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Hugh Jackman, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Alien: Romulus, Deadpool & Wolverine, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Dune: Part Two, Nosferatu, The Substance, Joker: Folie à Deux