Tuesday, January 17, 2012 12:29PM - By Damon Houx

The award show season is probably still a mystery for some, but for those paying attention, the possible nominees have been narrowed down, and even before the Oscar nominations are announced the playing field is clear. After its Golden Globe wins, BAFTA (The British Academy of Film and Television Arts) has now cemented The Artist as the horse to beat. The film was nominated for twelve awards, with Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy following it with eleven. Check out the full list below…
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Monday, January 9, 2012 1:14PM - By Damon Houx

For those who like playing Oscar pools, DGA nominations tend to be a good harbinger for the actual Oscar nominations. So it’s worth noting what made the cut: Michel Hazanavicius‘s The Artist, Woody Allen‘s Midnight in Paris, Martin Scorsese‘s Hugo, Alexander Payne‘s The Descendants, and David Fincher‘s The Girl With Dragon Tattoo all got nominated today.
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Thursday, December 15, 2011 10:59AM - By Damon Houx

The 69th annual Golden Globes nominees have been announced, and this year they’re big on definite articles. The Help, The Artist and The Descendents lead the pack of nominees. Which is interesting because – if the Globes have a weakness – it’s that they chase the famous names, and these noms aren’t that celeb-heavy. Then again, George Clooney has received three nominations directly (for actor, writing and directing) between The Ides of March and Descendents, and surely a fourth for producing March. Check out the full list…
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011 11:59AM - By Damon Houx

When you’re George Clooney and you are in two Oscar-bait pictures of the year, you have to make some sort of decision on which is your horse. And it looks like if Clooney’s going for gold this year, it will be for his performance in The Descendants, the latest Alexander Payne film. They’ve just cut a new “glowing reviews” trailer. Check it out.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009 8:45AM - By Krystal Clark

George Clooney is currently busy filming the Anton Corbijn directed feature, The American but he’s still making deals while in the middle of production. According to Variety, the actor is in negotiations to star in the film adaptation of the Kaui Hart Hemmings novel, The Descendants. The film will be a dramedy, which will show Clooney as an unconventional family man.
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