Los Angeles, Dec 17, 2016: The 10 contenders that will advance in the visual effects category at the 89th Academy awards are- "The Jungle Book", "Arrival" and Harry Potter spin-off "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".

"The BFG", "Captain America: Civil War", "Deepwater Horizon", "Doctor Strange", "Kubo and the Two Strings", "Passengers" and "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story"- are among the others.

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Among them the best five will be shortened for final Oscar consideration.

Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, January 24 with final ceremony slated to take place on Sunday, February 26, 2017

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