Wētā VFX has received three Academy Award nominations for their work on Alien: Romulus, Better Man, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. 

2000 people work within Wētā FX, many in Wellington, and head of VFX Matt Aitken said the nominations will make a 'great contribution' to the capital's economy. 

The Oscars are set to take place in Hollywood on March 3rd. 

LISTEN ABOVE. 

Wētā VFX has received three Academy Award nominations for their work on Alien: Romulus, Better Man, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.&nbsp;
2000 people work within Wētā FX, many in Wellington, and head of VFX Matt Aitken said the nominations will make a 'great contribution' to the capital's economy.&nbsp;
The Oscars are set to take place in Hollywood on March 3rd.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE.&nbsp;

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Matt Aitken: Head of VFX at Wētā FX

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/caf3b227-cb86-4e37-a373-b26f005c72dd/transcript