Wednesday, February 03, 2010

'Avatar,' 'Hurt Locker' lead Oscar nominees


The science-fiction sensation “Avatar” and the war-on-terror thriller “The Hurt Locker” lead the Academy Awards with nine nominations each, including best picture and director for James Cameron and ex-wife Kathryn Bigelow. For the first time the Oscars feature 10 best-picture contenders instead of the usual five.
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'Avatar,' 'Hurt Locker' lead Oscar nominees (Tuesday 2 February 2010)BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The science-fiction sensation “Avatar” and the war-on-terror thriller “The Hurt Locker” lead the Academy Awards with nine nominations each.

'Avatar' - Biggest movie in History of Ever? (Tuesday 26 January 2010)James Cameron films are in a league of their own, they deserve words all their own.

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