Resources in VB.Net

Does VB.Net support the standard windows resource files, like in VB6 and Visual C++ (ie: .RC files)?

I want to be able to be able to add progress dialog animations, such as the Windows folder copying, to my application. I am trying out using the Windows API to create a standard Common Controls Animate control, and would like to play animations stored in the executable.

Is it possible to add .AVI files to a VB.Net program's resource (resource type "AVI") to be displayed by the Animate control, much like I could do in older versions? If not, is there a better way to show animations embedded in the program?