‘Aquaman’ Director James Wan Calls VFX Oscar Snub a ‘F–ing Disgrace’

Aquaman” director James Wan has lashed at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for snubbing the superhero film when it was not listed among the 10 semi-finalists in the visual effects category, calling it “a f–king disgrace.”“You and your department are the unsung heroes of this film,” Wan told visual effects supervisor Kelvin McIlwain in a Facebook comment.

“The fact that your VFX peers in the Academy aren’t recognizing or appreciating what we/you’ve all contributed to the film and cinema is a f–king disgrace.”“I’m with you James,” Mcllwain replied.

“It was a complete shock to everyone that we are not in the final 10 films that will be presenting at the Academy VFX Bake-off.”The following 10 films made the VFX Oscars shortlist:“Ant-Man and the Wasp” “Avengers: Infinity War” “Black Panther” “Christopher

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