Last Tuesday the nominations for the Oscars were revealed. ‘Avatar’ and ‘The Hurt Locker’ are the favourites of the Oscars and were nominated nine times. Producer Jon Landau believes ‘Avatar’ should have had more nominations in the mainstream categories such as: ‘Best ‘Actress in a Leading Role’, ‘Best Writing (Original Screenplay)’, ‘Best Makeup’ and ‘Best Script’. Jon Landau is very disappointed.

Director Tim Burton, best known for films like ‘Edward Scissorhands’ and ‘Batman Returns’ will be the chairman of the jury at the 2010 Cannes film festival. The 63st Cannes film festival will take place in the second and third week of March. Tim Burton is currently working on his latest project ‘Alice in Wonderland’ starring Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway. The 3D version of the classic fairytale will hit cinema’s in March.

This Tuesday the nominees for the Oscars were revealed. ‘Avatar’ and ‘The Hurt Locker’ are the most likely candidates to win an Oscar. Sciencefiction sensation ‘Avatar’ and war drama ‘The Hurt Locker’ are both nominated nine times. Both films are nominated for the categories: ‘Cinematography’, ‘Directing’, ‘Film Editing’, ‘Music (Original Score)’, ‘Best Picture’ en ‘Sound Editing’.

The nominees in the other categories are:

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’

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 Basterds’

Actrice 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’

Actrice 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’

Animated Feature Film:

“Coraline” van Henry Selick

“Fantastic Mr. Fox” van Wes Anderson

“The Princess and the Frog” van John Musker and Ron Clements

“The Secret of Kells” van Tomm Moore

“Up” van Pete Docter

Best Picture:

‘Avatar’ James Cameron en Jon Landau, Producers

‘The Blind Side’ Nominees to be determined

‘District 9’ Peter Jackson en Carolynne Cunningham, Producers

‘An Education’ Finola Dwyer and Amanda Posey, Producers

‘The Hurt Locker’ Nominees to be determined

‘Inglourious Basterds’ Lawrence Bender, Producer

‘Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire’ Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness en Gary Magness, Producers

‘A Serious Man’ Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, Producers

‘Up’ Jonas Rivera, Producer

‘Up in the Air’ Daniel Dubiecki, Ivan Reitman and Jason Reitman, Producers

According to Wallstreet Journal, ‘Avatar’ is now the highest grossing movie all time worldwide with an astonishing total of $1.8437 billion. Director James Cameron passes his own ‘Titanic’ from 1997 which grossed

According to ‘Heat Vision’ there will be a sequel for 'Paranormal Activity'. Orin Peli, director of the movie, wants ‘SAW VI’ director Kevin Greutert to direct the sequel. Orin Peli will be the producer. "These guys get it, and the fans won’t be disappointed".

‘Paranormal Activity' grossed $151 million worldwide with a budget of just $15.000. Paramount want the sequel to be released at October 22^nd.

Another record has been broken by blockbuster ‘Avatar’. In just 32 days after release ‘Avatar’s’ domestic gross hit $500 million. ‘Avatar’ shattered the previous record of 45 days set by ‘The Dark Knight’. ‘Avatar’ reached a total gross of $1.62 billion in Box Office, which is at the moment a mere $200 million away from record holder ‘Titanic’ ($1.84 billion). The highest grossing movie of all time, reached a total domestic gross of $500 million in 98 days. It’s not a question whether ‘Avatar’ is going to break the record of being the highest grossing movie of all time, but more how soon.

Blockbuster ‘Avatar’ has won two Golden Globe Awards and is the big winner at the 67^th edition of the Golden Globes. Avatar has won an award for best Drama. Director James Cameron has won an award for best director.

Drama

In the category Drama, Sandra Bullock  and Jeff Bridges have won an award for best actress and best actor.

Comedy

The Golden Globe for best comedy went to ‘The Hangover’. Robert Downey Jr. and Meryl Streep have won a Globe for best actor and actress for their roles in ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and ‘Julie & Julia’.

Supporting Role

The Golden Globe for best performance by an actor in a supporting role in a motion picture went to Christopher Waltz for his role as Hans Landa, ‘Colonel der SS’, in 'Inglourious Bastards'. The award for best actress in this category went to Mo’Nique (Monique Imes) for her role as Mary in the drama ‘Precious’.

Martin Scorsese

Director Martin Scorsese received the Cecil B. DeMille award for his outstanding contribution to the world of entertainment.

George Clooney is working with MTW Networks to stage a telethon for the victims of the earthquake in Haïti. Spokesman Mark Jafar from MTV Networks said that details are still being worked out. The telethon would likely air on January 22 on all MTV Networks.

According to the British magazine ‘Empire’, Tom Hanks is going to direct again. His new comedy, on which he also did the scenario, is called ‘Larry Crown’, starring Julia Roberts en Tom Hanks himself. In 1996 Tom Hanks made his film debut as a director and directed ‘That Thing You Do’. He also directed episodes of ‘Band of Brothers’.

‘Avatar’ has reached another milestone. This time ‘Avatar’ is placed 2 in ‘Mojo’s Box Office’ with a total gross, reached last Wednesday, of $1.131.752.464. This milestone has been reached just 20 days after release. According to website ‘IMDb.com’ ‘Avatar’ has a total gross of $1.135.245.852 at the moment. The blockbuster passes ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’ ($1.129.219.252). ‘Avatar’ is still $700.054.148 away from being number one in all time worldwide. The highest grossing movie is Cameron’s other masterpiece: ‘Titanic’.