oscar nominations

yeah theyre out, for some reason they decided to double the amount of best picture nominees. im quite surprised (though not disappointed) at district 9 being on it, though i'm hoping either "up in the air" or "inglorious *******s" wins.

Best Picture
“Avatar”
“The Blind Side”
“District 9″
“An Education”
“The Hurt Locker”
“Inglourious *******s”
“Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”
“A Serious Man”
“Up”
“Up in the Air”

Best Direction
“Avatar” — James Cameron
“The Hurt Locker” — Kathryn Bigelow
“Inglourious *******s” — Quentin Tarantino
“Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” — Lee Daniels
“Up in the Air” — Jason Reitman

Actor in a Leading Role
Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart”
George Clooney in “Up in the Air”
Colin Firth in “A Single Man”
Morgan Freeman in “Invictus”
Jeremy Renner in “The Hurt Locker”

Actress in a Leading Role
Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side”
Helen Mirren in “The Last Station”
Carey Mulligan in “An Education”
Gabourey Sidibe in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”
Meryl Streep in “Julie & Julia”

Actor in a Supporting Role
Matt Damon in “Invictus”
Woody Harrelson in “The Messenger”
Christopher Plummer in “The Last Station”
Stanley Tucci in “The Lovely Bones”
Christoph Waltz in “Inglourious *******s”

Actress in a Supporting Role
Penélope Cruz in “Nine”
Vera Farmiga in “Up in the Air”
Maggie Gyllenhaal in “Crazy Heart”
Anna Kendrick in “Up in the Air”
Mo’Nique in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire”

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
“District 9” — Written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell
“An Education” — Screenplay by Nick Hornby
“In the Loop” — Screenplay by Jesse Armstrong, Simon Blackwell, Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche
“Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” — Screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher
“Up in the Air” — Screenplay by Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner

Writing (Original Screenplay)
“The Hurt Locker” — Written by Mark Boal
“Inglourious *******s” Written by Quentin Tarantino
“The Messenger” — Written by Alessandro Camon & Oren Moverman
“A Serious Man” — Written by Joel Coen & Ethan Coen
“Up” — Screenplay by Bob Peterson, Pete Docter, Story by Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Tom McCarthy

full list.

It's totally outrageous that there are ten Best Picture nominees, though this was announced months ago. The only real surprise for the category is to see District 9 on there, but it feels thrown on the list. It doesn't have a hope in hell of winning.

My predictions for the major awards...

Best Picture: Avatar (though the worst film nominated by a clear mile)

Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker

Actor in a Leading Role: Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart

Actress in a Leading Role: Meryl Streep for Julie & Julia

Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph Waltz for Inglourious *******s

Actress in a Supporting Role: Mo'Nique for Precious

Adapted Screenplay: Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner for Up in the Air

Original Screenplay: Quentin Tarantino for Inglourious *******s

Not sure why Invictus is up for two when the film is pretty awful.

These aren't really predictions, just what I think.

Best Picture
District 9

Best Direction
Inglourious *******s — Quentin Tarantino

Actor in a Leading Role
Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart

Actress in a Leading Role
Gabourey Sidibe in Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire
(haven't seen any of them but I've heard the most hype from that)

Actor in a Supporting Role
Christoph Waltz in Inglourious *******s

Actress in a Supporting Role
Mo’Nique in Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
District 9 — Written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell

Writing (Original Screenplay)
Up — Screenplay by Bob Peterson, Pete Docter, Story by Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Tom McCarthy


Haven't seen a lot of them though and to be honest I'm not sure what those last two awards are.

Avatar for best picture! <3

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These aren't really predictions, just what I think.

Best Picture
District 9

Best Direction
Inglourious *******s — Quentin Tarantino

Actor in a Leading Role
Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart

Actress in a Leading Role
Gabourey Sidibe in Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire
(haven't seen any of them but I've heard the most hype from that)

Actor in a Supporting Role
Christoph Waltz in Inglourious *******s

Actress in a Supporting Role
Mo’Nique in Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
District 9 — Written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell

Writing (Original Screenplay)
Up — Screenplay by Bob Peterson, Pete Docter, Story by Pete Docter, Bob Peterson, Tom McCarthy


Haven't seen a lot of them though and to be honest I'm not sure what those last two awards are.

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Screenplay = a film script. Original as in completely original script, adapted means adapted from source material like a novel.

Surprised The Lovely Bones only got one nomination, although I'm happy it was for Stanley Tucci as the Best Supporting Actor. I was hoping Saoirse Ronan would get nominated as well, but I guess it was not meant to be.

I think District 9 has a shot at adapted screenplay. It also got nominated for Editing and Visual Effects, which it will of course lose to Avatar. No idea why Harry Potter got nominated for cinematography. Perhaps I need to watch it again but I don't remember it standing out much. Surely there has been better cinematography in a lot of films this year. They forget about The Lovely Bones? Watchmen? Actually Watchmen probably misses out due to its release date. Shame because it obviously had a shot at Best Adapted Screenplay.

Yeah where's Watchmen?! :O

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Screenplay = a film script. Original as in completely original script, adapted means adapted from source material like a novel.

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Ah of course, cheers ;).

i hope precious / the blind side win as many as possible lol

The Blind Side is only there because a Police Academy film wasn't made this year.

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Surprised The Lovely Bones only got one nomination, although I'm happy it was for Stanley Tucci as the Best Supporting Actor. I was hoping Saoirse Ronan would get nominated as well, but I guess it was not meant to be.

I think District 9 has a shot at adapted screenplay. It also got nominated for Editing and Visual Effects, which it will of course lose to Avatar. No idea why Harry Potter got nominated for cinematography. Perhaps I need to watch it again but I don't remember it standing out much. Surely there has been better cinematography in a lot of films this year. They forget about The Lovely Bones? Watchmen? Actually Watchmen probably misses out due to its release date. Shame because it obviously had a shot at Best Adapted Screenplay.

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I love Saoirse Ronan, shes already got one oscar nomination under her belt, and I'm sure she'll have loads more in her inevitably long career. I really need to get round to seeing the film, though a lot of people have told me that although it follows the book closely, its in a completely different mood and direction which kinda puts me off a bit.

I don't like the fact that there are ten nominations this time around. I didnt think it would work when it was announced and now looking at the nominations I think most people could probably determine which are the golden five rather than the five that just got it thanks to the rule change. Having said that there are a load of worthy nominees this year which is always good.

The only thing I care about really is that Jeff Bridges walks away with his because he's so underrated - well, he has been up to now, but he's about 60.

Hang on... why the hell was The Road not nominated for anything? Viggo Mortensen should win best actor in a leading role and the film should have been nominated for best picture. The academy awards are more disappointing every year. :(

Urgh, just saw the new smilies. How disturbing.

Anyway, the Academy Awards are on tonight at 1am on Sky Movies. I'm watching a live stream of the Red Carpet now, but the presenter is some annoying ***** who can't keep her mic still. Damn yanks. Wish the Oscars was on the BBC.

Also - Stanley Tucci for Best Supporting Actor!

Edit - Stop complaining about the damn rain and stop cutting to the damn fashion team! I wish James Cameron would just show up naked or something. They would probably die from shock.

Wearing my Inglourious *******s shirt in support of Team *******s. The road that began for me and the rest of those involved in 2008 comes to a close tonight. My predictions are...

ADAM STEPHEN KELLY
Actress in a Supporting Role: Mo'Nique (PRECIOUS)
Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph Waltz (INGLOURIOUS *******S)
Actress in a Leading Role: Meryl Streep (JULIE & JULIA)
Actor in a Leading Role: Jeff Bridges (CRAZY HEART)
Animated Feature Film: UP
Foreign Language Film: THE WHITE RIBBON
Director: Kathryn Bigelow (THE HURT LOCKER)
Adapted Screenplay: Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner (UP IN THE AIR)
Original Screenplay: Quentin Tarantino (INGLOURIOUS *******S)
Best Picture: THE HURT LOCKER

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Wearing my Inglourious *******s shirt in support of Team *******s. The road that began for me and the rest of those involved in 2008 comes to a close tonight. My predictions are...

ADAM STEPHEN KELLY
Actress in a Supporting Role: Mo'Nique (PRECIOUS)
Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph Waltz (INGLOURIOUS *******S)
Actress in a Leading Role: Meryl Streep (JULIE & JULIA)
Actor in a Leading Role: Jeff Bridges (CRAZY HEART)
Animated Feature Film: UP
Foreign Language Film: THE WHITE RIBBON
Director: Kathryn Bigelow (THE HURT LOCKER)
Adapted Screenplay: Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner (UP IN THE AIR)
Original Screenplay: Quentin Tarantino (INGLOURIOUS *******S)
Best Picture: THE HURT LOCKER

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I agree with these, but I think Sandra Bullock might (unjustly) give Meryl Streep a run for her money. Im in two minds about that category only.

Lol, the presenter just referred to Avatar as stop-motion. How uneducated. *geeky snicker*

I cant stand Ryan Seacrest in long doses so I've had to turn over to Angela Griffin for a while who is cute.

I'm stuck with this live stream. The damn ***** presenting has said the word 'dapper' so many times I want to kill someone.

Also, Tarantino is such a legend.

"Quentin, you're a wild man! How are you going to celebrate if you win?"
"Well actually we already started celebrating! Me and the other *******s got together last night and partied hard."

And who knew Quentin was also a DJ.

omg will it ******* start already :l

Christoph Waltz just won the Oscar for Actor in a Supporting Role.

Ill be honest Im not the biggest Sandra Bullock fan, but her speech is easily one of the best.

List of winners :

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BEST PICTURE: "The Hurt Locker"

DIRECTING: Kathryn Bigelow "The Hurt Locker"

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE: Sandra Bullock "The Blind Side"

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Jeff Bridges in "Crazy Heart"

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM: "The Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de Sus Ojos)" Argentina

FILM EDITING: "The Hurt Locker" Bob Murawski and Chris Innis

DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE): "The Cove" Louie Psihoyos and Fisher Stevens

VISUAL EFFECTS: "Avatar" Joe Letteri, Stephen Rosenbaum, Richard Baneham and Andrew R. Jones

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE) "Up" Michael Giacchino

CINEMATOGRAPHY: "Avatar" Mauro Fiore

SOUND MIXING: "The Hurt Locker" Paul N.J. Ottosson and Ray Beckett

SOUND EDITING: "The Hurt Locker" Paul N.J. Ottosson

COSTUME DESIGN: "The Young Victoria" Sandy Powell

ART DIRECTION: "Avatar": Art Direction: Rick Carter and Robert Stromberg; Set Decoration: Kim Sinclair

ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Mo'Nique in "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire"

WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY): "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" Screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher

MAKEUP: "Star Trek" Barney Burman, Mindy Hall and Joel Harlow

SHORT FILM (LIVE ACTION): "The New Tenants" Joachim Back and Tivi Magnusson

DOCUMENTARY (SHORT SUBJECT): "Music by Prudence" Roger Ross Williams and Elinor Burkett

SHORT FILM (ANIMATED): "Logorama" Nicolas Schmerkin

WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY): "The Hurt Locker" Written by Mark Boal

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG):"The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" from "Crazy Heart" Music and Lyric by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett

ANIMATED FEATURE FILM: "Up" Pete Docter

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Christoph Waltz in "Inglourious *******s"

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http://movies.msn.com/academy-awards/winners-list/

im so happy fpr sandra bullok

i love her lol

I haven't even looked at the winners yet (don't have Sky Movies but I've Sky+ed the highlights on tomorrow). All I know is Jeff Bridges FINALLY got one and I assume Christoph Waltz won his.

Btw how did Brad Pitt not even get nominated? o.O He was outstanding in Inglourious. If it was just based on an overall amount of actors/actresses, rather than an even amount of each, he would easily have been nominated over that Precious-based-on-a-super-long-title-for-a-film person.

Brad is barely in the film. Despite being a "Supporting Actor", Christoph is pretty much the lead. Brad is a bloody good talent - he embodied Quentin's vision of the character to absolute perfection, which some people who completely miss the point of his character mistake for a bad performance.

Meh, I suppose. But he was good :)

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Viggo Mortensen in "The Road"
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Viggo Mortensen in "The Road"
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Viggo Mortensen in "The Road"
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Viggo Mortensen in "The Road"
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Viggo Mortensen in "The Road"
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Viggo Mortensen in "The Road"
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Viggo Mortensen in "The Road"
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Viggo Mortensen in "The Road"
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Viggo Mortensen in "The Road"
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Viggo Mortensen in "The Road"
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Viggo Mortensen in "The Road"
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Viggo Mortensen in "The Road"

Congrats Viggo! Well deserved!