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2008 Hugo nominees announced – best of science fiction and fantasy

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The nominees for the Hugo Awards for the best works in the science fiction and fantasy genre were announced yesterday. There are two Hugo categories relevant to the film and television industry: Best Dramatic Presentation (Long Form) and Best Dramatic Presentation (Short Form). Here are the nominees: Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form Enchanted - written by Bill Kelly, directed by Kevin Lima The Golden Compass - written by Chris Weitz, based on the novel by Philip Pullman, [Read more...]

Secret Sunshine wins at Asian Film Awards

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South Korean film Secret Sunshine, a drama that follows a single mother on her quest for love in an unfamiliar town, won the main awards at the Asian Film Awards event yesterday and was named best Asian film. The movie also won the awards for best director and best actress. Chinese art movie The Sun Also Rises also won a couple of awards: best production design and best supporting actress. Veteran actor Tony Leung, best known for his appearances in Wong Kar Wai's masterpieces In the Mood [Read more...]

Independent Spirit Awards presented

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The 2008 annual Independent Spirit Awards were presented over the weekend. here are the winners: Best feature film: Juno Best Female Lead: Ellen Page - Juno Best Male Lead: Philip Seymour Hoffman – The Savages Supporting Female: Cate Blanchett - I'm Not There Supporting Male: Chiwetel Ejiofor - Talk To Me Best Director: Julian Schanbel - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Best Screenplay: Tamara Jenkins – The Savages Best First Screenplay: Diablo Cody - [Read more...]

The 28th Annual Golden Raspberry Awards – the lucky winners are….

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Here is the list of all those honoured by a Razzie this year: WORST PICTURE I Know Who Killed Me WORST ACTOR Eddie Murphy – Norbit (as Norbit) WORST ACTRESS – tie Lindsay Lohan – I Know Who Killed Me (as Aubrey) Lindsay Lohan – I Know Who Killed Me (as Dakota) WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR Eddie Murphy – Norbit (as Mr. Wong) WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Eddie Murphy – Norbit (as Rasputia) WORST SCREEN COUPLE Lindsay Lohan & Lindsay Lohan – I Know Who Killed Me WORST REMAKE [Read more...]

Oscar winners

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Best Motion Picture of the Year No Country for Old Men Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Daniel-Day Lewis – There Will Be Blood Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Marion Cotillard – La Môme Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Javier Bardem – No Country for Old Men Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Tilda Swinton – Michael Clayton Best Achievement in Directing Ethan Coen, Joel Coen – No Country for Old [Read more...]