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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Wins Visual Effects Oscar, 'Sinners' Scores Big

The 98th Academy Awards saw major wins for blockbuster and critical darlings alike. 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' secured the Oscar for Best Visual Effects, a third win in the category for VFX supervisor Richard Baneham. Ryan Coogler's film 'Sinners' earned two Oscars, for Best Original Score by Ludwig Goransson and Best Original Screenplay. Coogler's screenplay win made him only the second Black writer to receive the honor, following Jordan Peele.

Key Points: Oscars: Avatar 3 Wins VFX, Sinners Takes Score & Screenplay

  • Avatar sequel wins Best Visual Effects
  • Richard Baneham earns third VFX Oscar
  • Sinners wins Best Original Score
  • Ryan Coogler wins Best Original Screenplay
  • Coogler is second Black writer to win the award
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Oscars: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' wins Best Visual Effects, 'Sinners' bags Best Original Score

At the 98th Academy Awards, Avatar: Fire and Ash won Best Visual Effects, while Ryan Coogler's Sinners clinched Best Original Score and Screenplay.

"With this win, Ryan Coogler became only the second Black writer to receive the award. - Academy Awards report"

Los Angeles, March 16

At the 98th Academy Awards, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. This marked Richard Baneham's third nomination and win in this category.

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is the third instalment in James Cameron's acclaimed science fiction-fantasy franchise.

Many awards were presented that evening, and Sinners took home several honours. A while ago, Ludwig Goransson won the Oscar for Best Original Score for Sinners.

Ryan Coogler's film 'Sinners' bagged the Best Original Screenplay award as well. He defeated Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie for Marty Supreme; Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier for Sentimental Value, and Robert Kaplow for Blue Moon to clinch the prestigious award.

With this win, Ryan Coogler became only the second Black writer to receive the award, following Jordan Peele, who won in 2018 for Get Out.

Prior to this, Coogler won the BAFTA award for Original Screenplay for his film 'Sinners', becoming the first Black winner in this category.

- ANI

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Sarah B
So happy for Ryan Coogler! 'Sinners' was a powerful film. The score by Ludwig Goransson was haunting and beautiful—it stayed with me for days. A very deserving sweep for them.
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Priya S
While the visual effects were top-notch, I felt the story of the new Avatar was a bit repetitive. Same 'colonizers vs natives' theme. The VFX award is correct, but I wish the screenplay was more innovative. Just my two cents.
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Rohit P
Big congratulations to all the winners! 🎉 It's great to see diversity increasing at the Oscars. Ryan Coogler making history is inspiring for filmmakers everywhere, including here in India.
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Karthik V
The technical achievement of Avatar is unmatched, no doubt. But honestly, I'm more excited about 'Sinners' winning. It shows that stories with depth and social commentary are being recognized globally. We need more of that.
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Michael C
Richard Baneham is a legend in the VFX world. Three wins! That's incredible consistency. The Pandora they've created is a masterpiece of digital art. Can't wait to see what they do next.

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