SilverWook said:

There is now a similar debate over whether motion capture actors like Andy Serkis deserve such recognition.

Yes, he should of at least been given a nomination from the Baftas/Oscars for 'Planet Of The Apes'. He carried that whole film, silent with just his eyes and face to tell the story. The anti Jar Jar.

If they are having any CGI characters in Episode VII, I hope they get Serkis in on it, so it's at least done as well as is possible. Or just get Serkis in to play a Sith lord/Imperial-agent/Gangster.