BAFTA 2009 Full List Of Nominees
The BAFTA longlists included 15 contenders in each category, from which the five nominees were chosen in the second round of voting. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “Frost/Nixon” led in the British Academy Film Awards’ longlists revealed last week, with 14 mentions each.
But the full list of nominees was announced and Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” and David Fincher’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” lead now with 11 nominations each. This full or short list were announced by Gemma Arterton and Hayley Atwell.
“Slumdog Millionaire” took four awards – Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Original Score at 66th Golden Globe Awards.
Next best after “Slumdog Millionaire” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” are “The Dark Knight” with nine nominations, including a posthumous recognition for supporting actor Heath Ledger and Clint Eastwood’s “Changeling,” with eight.
“Frost/Nixon” has six nominations, “The Reader” has five and “In Bruges,” “Milk” and “Revolutionary Road” all boast four.
Kate Winslet has two nominations in the actress category for her “Revolutionary Road” and “The Reader.” She already picked up prizes for both roles at this year’s Golden Globes.
The nominees for the Carl Foreman Award for special achievement by a British director, writer or producer in their first feature are producers Simon Chinn (”Man on Wire“), Solon Papadopoulos and Roy Boulter (both “Of Time and the City“) and Judy Craymer (”Mamma Mia!“), writer Garth Jennings (”Son of Rambow“) and writer/director Steve McQueen (”Hunger“).
“The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” collected nine mentions at the BAFTA longlist but missed out on any nominations.
Here’s the full list of nominees for the 2009 BAFTA Film Awards, which will be hosted by Jonathan Ross for the third year, will take place on February 8, 2009 at London’s Royal Opera House.
BEST FILM
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” — Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Cean Chaffin
“Frost/Nixon” — Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
“Milk” — Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen
“The Reader” — Anthony Minghella, Sydney Pollack, Donna Gigliotti, Redmond Morris
“Slumdog Millionaire” — Christian Colson
DIRECTOR
“Changeling” — Clint Eastwood
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” — David Fincher
“Frost/Nixon” — Ron Howard
“The Reader” — Stephen Daldry
“Slumdog Millionaire” — Danny Boyle
ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
“Burn After Reading” — Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
“Changeling” — J. Michael Straczynski
“I’ve Loved You So Long” — Philippe Claudel
“In Bruges” — Martin McDonagh
“Milk” — Dustin Lance Black
Cate Blanchett And Brad Pitt In The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
On Sunday, December 14, American Film Institute (AFI) have announced their selections for the top ten of most outstanding motion pictures in 2008. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is one of them. “Benjamin Button” also is in top at the Golden Globes with five nominations. We’ve got today great posters and photos from the movie.
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” directed by David Fincher is adapted from the classic 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
The movie features Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward – ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Daisy (Cate Blanchett). And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.
AFI Awards: Top 10 Movies of 2008
On Sunday, December 14, American Film Institute (AFI) have announced their selections for the top ten of most outstanding motion pictures in 2008. Among those making it on the list are two of the summer’s blockbuster comic book adaptations, “Iron Man“and “The Dark Knight“.
AFI’s Top 10 Movies of 2008:
- “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”
- “The Dark Knight”
- “Frost/Nixon”
- “Frozen River”
- “Gran Torino”
- “Iron Man”
- “Milk”
- “Wall-E”
- “Wendy and Lucy”
- “The Wrestler”
Much buzzed-about movies like “Revolutionary Road“, “The Reader” and “Doubt” were noticeably absent, along with the National Board of Review and British Independent Film Award winner “Slumdog Millionaire.” Continue Reading…
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button International Trailer
Here’s the new international trailer for Brad Pitt’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” from director David Fincher, based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” also starring Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Taraji P. Henson, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas, Julia Ormond. The movie will hit theaters on December 19, 2008.
For more trailers, photos, posters and movie info go to “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” FF Movie Page
Three New “Benjamin Button” Posters
A new posters for the upcoming “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, have been released.
The movie features Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward – ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Cate Blanchett. And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.
The film is directed by David Fincher, (Se7en, The Game, Fight Club, Zodiac). The screenplay was penned by Oscar winner Eric Roth (Forrest Gump, The Horse Whisperer, Spielberg’s Munich, The Good Shepherd). This story was originally adapted from a short story written by legendary writer F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1922.
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 25th.
New “Benjamin Button” TV Spot and Poster
A new TV spot for the upcoming “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, has been released. Poster is already showing up in some theaters and Defamer snapped this photo at a recent multiplex screening and features a shot of Pitt’s face with all the text shown backwards to symbolize the film’s plot.
The movie features Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward – ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Cate Blanchett. And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.
The film is directed by David Fincher, (Se7en, The Game, Fight Club, Zodiac). The screenplay was penned by Oscar winner Eric Roth (Forrest Gump, The Horse Whisperer, Spielberg’s Munich, The Good Shepherd). This story was originally adapted from a short story written by legendary writer F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1922. Continue Reading…
Brad Pitt’s “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” New Photos
Take a look at the new photos from “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” directed by David Fincher. The movie is adapted from the classic 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
The movie features Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward – ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Cate Blanchett. And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.
The movie also stars Tilda Swinton, Taraji P. Henson, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Julia Ormond.
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” will hit theaters on December 25, 2008.
“Benjamin Button” Second Trailer
A brand new trailer for the upcoming “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, has been released.
http://www.worstpreviews.com/trailers/benjaminbutton_trailer2.flv“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 25th.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button TV Spot
TV spot for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button directed by David Fincher is online. The movie is adapted from the classic 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
The movie features Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward – ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Cate Blanchett. And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button also starring Tilda Swinton, Taraji P. Henson, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas and Julia Ormond. Continue Reading…
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” – New Photo
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” from director David Fincher is based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
The movie features Benjamin Button, played by Brad Pitt, as old man who physically ages backward – ages in reverse until he becomes a baby and then finally vanishes from the earth. At age 50, he falls in love with a 30-year-old woman, Cate Blanchett. And then must come to terms with the relationship as they literally grow in opposite directions.
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” also starring Tilda Swinton, Taraji P. Henson, Jason Flemyng, Elias Koteas, Julia Ormond.
The movie will hit theaters on December 19, 2008.
Check out the trailer HERE
