Archive for the ‘Awards’ Category

Walter Kirn, the writer of ‘Up in the Air’ is fliyng high with movie

Walter KirnMany authors dream their book becomes a film blockbuster.  But writer Walter Kirn is pleasing the pessimistic aspect of fellow Minnesota script writer Garrison Keillor as he watches the picture side of his book, “Up in the Air,” climb to serious and box task success.

“I’m a Minnesotan,” Kirn tells to reporters. “We fancy too big, we’re going to be humbled.”

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‘Up in the Air’ leads Golden Globe with 6 categories

Up in the AirThe collapse-era tale “Up in the Air” led Golden Globe skin contenders Tuesday with six nominations, among the best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick.

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Golden Globe nominations announced

Golden GlobeThe 67th yearly Golden Globe nominations for best performance by an actor in a supporting function in a movement picture have been announced in Beverly Hills, Calif. by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

The organize’s five nominees announced Tuesday morning included: Penelope Cruz (”Nine”), Vera Farmiga (”Up in the Air”), Anna Kendrick (”Up in the Air”), Mo’Nique (”Precious”) and Julianne Moore (”A Single Man“).

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‘Avatar’ heads Golden Globes contenders

AvatarFuturistic epic “Avatar” and downsizing drama “Up In the Air” led the take as nominees for the 67th Golden Globes were unveiled on Tuesday, signaling the gain of Hollywood’s awards term.

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