LOS ANGELES, Dec 12 (Reuters) – “Avatar: The Means of Water,” “High Gun: Maverick” and “Elvis” have been nominated for greatest drama movie on the upcoming Golden Globe awards, however few nominees commented on the honors, an indication of lingering fallout from a variety and ethics scandal.
“The Banshees of Inisherin,” a nominee for greatest comedy or musical movie, led all films with eight nominations on Monday from members of the Hollywood Overseas Press Affiliation, the group that arms out the Globes and broadcasts the nominations.
The “Avatar” and “High Gun” sequels will face off towards “Elvis,” Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical movie “The Fabelmans,” and “Tar,” the story of a manipulative conductor, for the highest prize of greatest drama movie.
“Banshees,” a darkish comedy a couple of man making an attempt to restore a friendship, will compete with “Every part In every single place All at As soon as,” “Babylon,” “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Thriller,” and “Triangle of Unhappiness.”
The Globes have been generally known as a star-studded, booze-fueled ceremony that kicks off Hollywood’s awards season and helps propel nominees and winners of their quest for Oscars.
However the Globes have been tainted after a 2021 Los Angeles Occasions investigation probed the affiliation’s practices and revealed the group had no Black members. Tom Cruise returned his three Golden Globe statues in protest, and longtime broadcaster NBC dropped the 2022 telecast.
The Comcast-owned (CMCSA.O) community agreed to air the Globes once more in 2023 after the group made reforms. The ceremony will happen Jan. 10 and also will stream on Peacock.
It’s unclear if the occasion will entice the parade of A-list stars that it has previously. Few nominees commented on Monday.
On one of the best drama actor record was “The Whale” star Brendan Fraser, who has stated he won’t attend the Globes as a result of he has accused a former HFPA president of groping him in 2003. The ex-official has stated he pinched Fraser’s buttock as a joke.
[1/2] Hollywood Overseas Press Affiliation (HFPA) President Helen Hoehne speaks in the course of the eightieth Annual Golden Globe Awards Nominations announcement in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. December 12, 2022. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Present HFPA President Helen Hoehne advised The Hollywood Reporter final week that she revered Fraser’s choice however hoped the group may “regain Mr. Fraser’s belief, together with the belief of all the leisure group.”
Different Globe-nominated actors included Austin Butler for his portrayal of rock music legend Elvis Presley, Daniel Craig for “Glass Onion” and Colin Farrell for “Banshees.”
Cate Blanchett was nominated for greatest drama actress for the lead function in “Tar” alongside Viola Davis in “The Girl King” and Ana de Armas for enjoying Marilyn Monroe in “Blonde.”
Jamie Lee Curtis, a supporting actress nominee for “Every part In every single place,” thanked audiences and the HFPA for embracing the sci-fi action-adventure movie.
“Now YOU and the #HFPA have stated that it moved you and made you snicker and made you THINK!” Curtis wrote on Instagram. Her publicist stated Curtis would attend the Globes ceremony.
Armas, Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton additionally posted statements of gratitude for his or her nominations.
“High Gun: Maverick” producer Jerry Bruckheimer stated he was “overjoyed to share this nomination with Paramount, Tom and all the solid and crew.”
Paramount International (PARA.O) distributed “Maverick,” the highest-grossing film of 2022. A spokesperson for Cruise didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.
In tv classes, comedy “Abbott Elementary” scored eight nominations, adopted by royal household drama “The Crown.”
Searchlight Photos, owned by Walt Disney Co (DIS.N), led all film distributors with 12 nominations. In TV classes, Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD.O) HBO Max and Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) tied with 14 nods every.
Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Enhancing by Lisa Shumaker and Nick Zieminski
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