Director Joss Whedon's film about the famous team of superheroes was based on the comic book series of the same name. It earned a nod for Best Visual Effects.

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The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.
Director Joss Whedon's film about the famous team of superheroes was based on the comic book series of the same name. It earned a nod for Best Visual Effects.
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