In summary… The films I truly wanted, and worked on, to win Best Animated, Best Film, and Best Directing all won. I’m ecstatic and happy for some of the people I know. And have simply heard of from legend.
Congratulations to the winners, and to all the nominees – good work. I know how hard the industry professionals work to make entertainment for the rest of the world, the long hours, the dedication.
NOMINATIONS BY CATEGORY – 79TH AWARDS – On Commercials I’ll bold the ones that have won. And any personal snippets that I have noticed… Also – I’ve put an ** next to the ones I’ve worked on.
Performance by an actor in a leading role
Leonardo DiCaprio – BLOOD DIAMOND**
Ryan Gosling – HALF NELSON
Peter O’Toole – VENUS
Will Smith – THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS
Forest Whitaker – THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND
Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Alan Arkin – LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
Jackie Earle Haley – LITTLE CHILDREN
Djimon Hounsou – BLOOD DIAMOND**
Eddie Murphy – DREAMGIRLS
Mark Wahlberg – THE DEPARTED**
Performance by an actress in a leading role
Penélope Cruz – VOLVER
Judi Dench – NOTES ON A SCANDAL
Helen Mirren – THE QUEEN
Meryl Streep – THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
Kate Winslet – LITTLE CHILDREN
Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Adriana Barraza – BABEL
Cate Blanchett – NOTES ON A SCANDAL
Abigail Breslin – LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
Jennifer Hudson – DREAMGIRLS
Rinko Kikuchi – BABEL
Best animated feature film of the year
CARS
HAPPY FEET** (I so want this one to win) WOOO HOOOO!!!!
MONSTER HOUSE
Achievement in art direction
DREAMGIRLS
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
PAN’S LABYRINTH** (remote)
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST
THE PRESTIGE
Achievement in cinematography
THE BLACK DAHLIA
CHILDREN OF MEN
THE ILLUSIONIST
PAN’S LABYRINTH** (remote)
THE PRESTIGE
Achievement in costume design
CURSE OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
DREAMGIRLS
MARIE ANTOINETTE
THE QUEEN
Achievement in directing
BABEL
THE DEPARTED** WooHoo!!
LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA** (remote)
THE QUEEN
UNITED 93
Best documentary feature
DELIVER US FROM EVIL
AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH
IRAQ IN FRAGMENTS
JESUS CAMP
MY COUNTRY, MY COUNTRY
Best documentary short subject
THE BLOOD OF YINGZHOU DISTRICT
RECYCLED LIFE
REHEARSING A DREAM
TWO HANDS
Achievement in film editing
BABEL
BLOOD DIAMOND**
CHILDREN OF MEN
THE DEPARTED**
UNITED 93
Best foreign language film of the year
AFTER THE WEDDING
DAYS OF GLORY (INDIGÈNES)
THE LIVES OF OTHERS
PAN’S LABYRINTH** (remote)
WATER
Achievement in makeup
APOCALYPTO
CLICK
PAN’S LABYRINTH** (remote)
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)
BABEL
THE GOOD GERMAN**
NOTES ON A SCANDAL
PAN’S LABYRINTH** (vaguely)
THE QUEEN
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)
“I Need to Wake Up” – AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH
“Listen” – DREAMGIRLS
“Love You I Do” – DREAMGIRLS
“Our Town” – CARS
“Patience” – DREAMGIRLS
Best motion picture of the year
BABEL
THE DEPARTED**WOOHOO!!
LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA** (remote)
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
THE QUEEN
Best animated short film
THE DANISH POET
LIFTED
THE LITTLE MATCHGIRL
MAESTRO
NO TIME FOR NUTS
Best live action short film
BINTA AND THE GREAT IDEA (BINTA Y LA GRAN IDEA)
ÉRAMOS POCOS (ONE TOO MANY)
HELMER & SON
THE SAVIOUR
WEST BANK STORY
Achievement in sound editing
APOCALYPTO
BLOOD DIAMOND**
FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS** (remote)
LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA** (remote)
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST
Achievement in sound mixing
APOCALYPTO
BLOOD DIAMOND**
DREAMGIRLS
FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS** (remote)
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST
Achievement in visual effects
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST
POSEIDON**
SUPERMAN RETURNS**
Adapted screenplay
BORAT CULTURAL LEARNINGS OF AMERICA FOR MAKE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN
CHILDREN OF MEN
THE DEPARTED**
LITTLE CHILDREN
NOTES ON A SCANDAL
Original screenplay
BABEL
LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA** (remote)
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
PAN’S LABYRINTH** (remote)
THE QUEEN
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