The Official Star Wars Site has announced a few Oscar nominations. Unfortunately Attack of the Clones was not nominated for best movie. There were no nominations for sound (Think about those great seismic charges!), or music, (Not for John Williams outstanding work yet again?), and most any other caption you can think of. The only area of nomination was for Visual Effects.

So visually complex was Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones that four of Industrial Light & Magic's most talented digital artists share the nomination for Best Visual Effects.

Animation Director Rob Coleman supervised the animation of the film's cast of digital characters, from the countless clone and droid soldiers, to memorable performances by the unforgettable and classic character of Yoda. This is Coleman's second nomination, having garnered the first for The Phantom Menace.

Among Visual Effects Supervisor John Knoll's contribution to Episode II include the dizzying Coruscant speeder chase, the creature-filled Geonosis execution arena, and the Jedi-packed arena battle that followed. This is Knoll's second nomination; he was also nominated for his work on Episode I.

Pablo Helman's unit oversaw the creation of Kamino, both its serene interiors and storm-battered exteriors. His crew also oversaw the creation of Naboo, Tatooine and Coruscant environments. This is Helman's first nomination.

Ben Snow's unit oversaw the creation of the chaotic Geonosian droid factory, as well as the epic first battle of the Clone Wars that marked the film's finale. This is Snow's second nomination; he was previously nominated for his work on Pearl Harbor. For other nominations, go here!