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An Oscar nod for cutting-edge animation
The Academy recognizes Canada's Alias/Wavefront and its innovative Maya technology.
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Nov 20, 1962 | 2:21Digital Archives Academy Awards: Oscar winner Norman McLaren and his innovative style VideoDigital Archives Academy Awards: Oscar winner Norman McLaren and his innovative style Nov 20, 1962 | 2:21In the cutting room with one of Canada's most celebrated filmmakers.
NFB footage courtesy of National Film Board of Canada.
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Credit: "Working Girl," 20th Century Fox.
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Credit: Action drawings: James Cameron
“My Heart Will Go On” by James Horner and Wilbur H. Jennings, Famous Music LLC.
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Credit: Barbarian Invasions: Cinémaginaire Inc.
Nomination footage: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Nov 23, 1992 | 7:44Digital Archives The Oscar goes far north to Watson Lake, Yukon AudioDigital Archives The Oscar goes far north to Watson Lake, Yukon Nov 23, 1992 | 7:44Watson Lake, Yukon celebrates its own Academy Awards.
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