The Foreign Press Association in Hollywood announced this morning (December 13) the films and television series that will compete for trophies at the awards ceremony, which will take place on January 13.
This year, Atonement, which was directed by Joe Wright and stars Keira Knightley and James McAvoy, has seven nominations. The film may win the award in the Best Dramatic Film and Best Actor/Actress categories, among others.
Charlie Wilson’s War, a political film starring Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks, was nominated in five categories.
Other films, including American Gangster, Eastern Promises, The Great Debaters, Michael Clayton, No Country for Old Men and There Will Be Blood will also be competing for golden statues.
Here is a partial list of this year’s nominations for the Golden Globe Awards:
Best Dramatic Film:
American Gangster
Atonement
Eastern Promises
The Great Debaters
Michael Clayton
No Country for Old Men
There Will Be Blood
Best Performance by a Female Actor (Drama):
Cate Blanchett – Elizabeth : The Golden Age
Julie Christie – Away From Her
Jodie Foster – The Brave One
Angelina Jolie – A Mighty Heart
Keira Knightley – Atonement
Best Performance by a Male Actor (Drama):
George Clooney – Michael Clayton
Daniel Day-Lewis – There Will Be Blood
James McAvoy – Atonement
Viggo Mortensen – Eastern Promises
Denzel Washington – American Gangster
Best Comedy or Musical Comedy:
Across the Universe
Charlie Wilson’s War
Hairspray
Juno
Sweeney Todd
Best Performance by a Female Actor (Comedy or Musical):
Amy Adams – Enchanted
Nikki Blonsky – Hairspray
Helena Bonham Carter – Sweeney Todd
Marion Cotillard – La vie en rose
Ellen Page – Juno