The Satellite Awards

2003 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects WinnerMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldStefen FangmeierDuring the Napoleonic Wars, a brash British captain pushes his ship and crew to their limits in pursuit of a formidable French war vessel around South America.Amazon2003 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects NomineesKill Bill: Vol. 1Howard BergerAmazonPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black PearlJohn KnollAmazonTerminator 3: Rise of the MachinesPablo HelmanAmazonThe Last SamuraiJeffrey A. OkunAmazonThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingJim RygielAmazon

2002 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects WinnerThe Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersJim RygielWhile Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.Amazon2002 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects NomineesGangs of New YorkR. Bruce SteinheimerAmazonMinority ReportScott FarrarAmazonRoad to PerditionMichael J. McAlisterAmazonSpider-ManJohn DykstraAmazon

2001 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects WinnerMoulin Rouge!Chris GodfreyA poet falls for a beautiful courtesan whom a jealous duke covets.Amazon2001 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects NomineesHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneRobert LegatoAmazonJurassic Park IIIJim MitchellAmazonPearl HarborEric BrevigAmazonThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingJim RygielAmazon

2000 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects WinnerGladiatorJohn NelsonA former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.Amazon2000 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects NomineesCharlie's AngelsPat McClungAmazonHow the Grinch Stole ChristmasKevin Scott MackAmazonMission: Impossible IIRichard YuricichAmazonVertical LimitKent HoustonAmazon

1999 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects WinnerStuart LittleJerome ChenThe Little family adopt a charming young mouse named Stuart, but the family cat wants rid of him.Amazon1999 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects NomineesSleepy HollowJim MitchellAmazonStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenacePeter HutchinsonAmazonThe MatrixSteve CourtleyAmazonThe MummyJohn Andrew Berton Jr.AmazonTitusKyle CooperAmazon

1998 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects WinnerWhat Dreams May ComeEllen SomersChris Nielsen dies in an accident, and enters Heaven. But when he discovers that his beloved wife Annie has killed herself out of grief over the loss, he embarks on an afterlife adventure to reunite with her.Amazon1998 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects NomineesArmageddonRichard R. HooverAmazonBabe: Pig in the CityAmazonSaving Private RyanNeil CorbouldAmazonStar Trek: InsurrectionTerry D. FrazeeAmazon

1997 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects WinnerContactKen RalstonDr. Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster), after years of searching, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence, sending plans for a mysterious machine.Amazon1997 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects NomineesMen in BlackRick BakerAmazonStarship TroopersPhil TippettAmazonThe Fifth ElementMark StetsonAmazonTitanicRobert LegatoAmazon

1996 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects WinnerIndependence DayVolker EngelThe aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive.Amazon1996 The Satellite Awards - Best Visual Effects NomineesDragonHeartScott SquiresAmazonMars Attacks!Jim MitchellAmazonStar Trek: First ContactJohn KnollAmazonTwisterStefen FangmeierAmazon