Could 'Ready Player One' Be Considered for Best Animated Feature Oscar? | THR News

The transcript discusses whether 'Ready Player One' could qualify for a Best Animated Feature Oscar. It explores the blend of live action and CG in films like 'Avatar' and 'The Jungle Book', and the Academy's guidelines for animated films. The term 'virtual production' is highlighted, describing films with significant CG elements. 'Ready Player One' features extensive CG scenes, potentially meeting the criteria for animation, though it involves live action techniques.

What is the main reason 'Ready Player One' might be considered for a Best Animated Feature Oscar?

• It is a silent film.

• It is a documentary.

• It combines live action with extensive CG elements.

• It is entirely a live-action film.

According to the Academy's guidelines, what percentage of a film's running time must be animated to qualify for the Best Animated Feature category?

• 75%

• 90%

• 60%

• 50%

Which of the following is NOT considered an animation technique by the Academy?

• Hand-drawn animation

• Motion capture

• Stop motion

• Computer animation

What term is used to describe films like 'Ready Player One' that use a large amount of CG but still involve live action?

• Traditional animation

• Virtual production

• Live-action animation

• CGI filmmaking

In 'Ready Player One', what is the name of the virtual world where characters appear as avatars?

• The Matrix

• The Oasis

• The Grid

• The Dreamscape