

While technology and effects get greater every year, Okun said he always tips his hat to the artists who make it all possible. While you don’t see the hard work behind the scenes, the magic is that you don’t think about it while you’re watching the screen. I know what went into that, and I see how that was translated." "I was there for Sam’s brilliant performance. “You feel the soul of those characters," said DeVito. Presenters like Danny DeVito, who played the dog Bob in "The One and Only Ivan," are fascinated by the effects that made his character and Sam Rockwell’s gorilla character Ivan so life-like. This year’s show is being produced virtually because of the pandemic. First batch of presenters unveiled for 93rd Oscars.Harvey Weinstein reportedly facing LA indictment, extradition.LA County to allow indoor events, sports fan attendance starting Thursday.California's ArcLight and Pacific Theaters to close for good."So there’s actually a better spirit, camaraderie and sportsmanship than I think I’ve seen in every other award show." "These are absolute artisans and craftsman, and they cannot lie about what looked better and what came out better," said Oswalt.

Reprising his longtime role, actor and comedian Patton Oswalt is back to host the show.

Winners receive a Man in the Moon statue as a tribute to the 1902 film "A Trip to the Moon," which many consider to be the first film with visual and special effects. The VES will award winners in 25 categories. And right now, it’s visual effects artists who are doing the incredible things that everyone wants a part of." "It’s what’s driving the growth of economics in many countries. “Imagery is what’s driving the growth of the whole streaming world," he said. As VES Executive Director Eric Roth explained, their work is influencing the entire entertainment industry. Thousands of artists from across the globe contributed to all areas of entertainment, from film and TV, to animation, commercials and new media. “The whole point to the show is to pull our artists into the spotlight for what they actually do," said Okun.
