Regardless, it will definitely grab nominations for Best Visual Effects, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and likely at least one for Best Editing (either Film, Sound, or both).

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No Oscar nominations are likely for this one, unless it picks up some for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, but it would be truly wonderful to see an unexpected nod for Best Original Screenplay for co-authors Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard (which would be entirely reasonable).

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Michael Westmore, the legendary Hollywood makeup artist best known for his 18 years of Emmy award-winning work across the Star Trek series, as well as for winning the Oscar for the movie Mask, joins the show as a mentor to the contestants.

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Visitors are encouraged to wear their best fantasy costumes, accented with extreme makeup and, of course, body paint.

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