Nominations for the 82nd Academy Awards have been announced and along with it some prestigious nods for four Madman-released products in Australia.
The Secret of Kells, an animated fable about 12-year-old Brendan and his dangerous quest through a vividly animated world, has been nominated in the ‘Best Animated Film’ category. The film follows Brendan as he must face his greatest fears on a journey of creativity – to complete the ancient Book of Kells. It will be released on DVD on March 10.
Nominated for ‘Best Documentary’, The Cove exposes the devastating plight of the dolphin population of Taiji, Japan – where an annual harvest, shrouded in secrecy, kills thousands of dolphins each year within the confines of an ominous hidden cove in this ordinarily beautiful, historic fishing port. In August 2009, The Cove generated much critical acclaim throughout its limited release run. It is now available on DVD.
In cinemas now, the razor-tongued political satire on Anglo-U.S. relations, In The Loop received a nomination in the ‘Writing – Adapted Screenplay’ category. Starring Peter Capaldi and James Gandolfini, it is planned for release on DVD and Blu-Ray in June.
Recently acquired by Madman and coming to cinemas in 2010, The Messenger has been nominated in the ‘Best Actor in a Supporting Role’ and ‘Writing – Original Screenplay’ categories.
It stars Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson in the role that earned him this year’s nomination for best supporting actor. It follows the challenges of two U.S. Army officers, recently returned from Iraq, as they are tasked with delivering bad news to the families of fallen soldiers.
The Academy Awards ceremony will be held in Los Angeles, on Sunday, March 7, 2010.
