2017 Visual Effects Society Awards nominations: Oscar frontrunner ‘The Jungle Book,’ ‘Rogue One,’ ‘Doctor Strange’

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No surprise that “The Jungle Book” did well with the Visual Effects Society Awards, reaping six bids for the 15th annual edition of these kudos. After all, it is the clear frontrunner for Best Visual Effects at the Oscars. Its closest rivals for the Academy Award —  “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Doctor Strange” — picked up seven and six nominations respectively.