This sounds more like a sequel than a spinoff: Last year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens drew a leading seven nominations from the Visual Effects Society. Today, the first stand-alone film from that galaxy far, far away scored seven VES Awards noms, topping the field. Doctor Strange and The Jungle Book tied for second with a half-dozen apiece.
VES Awards: ‘Rogue One’ Leads With 7 Film Noms; ‘Game Of Thrones’ Slays TV Rivals
