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The new work by director Paul Thomas Anderson, THERE WILL BE BLOOD, received a total of eight nominations in the most important categories (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Sound Editing). THERE WILL BE BLOOD is competing at this year’s Berlinale and will open in German cinemas on February 14, 2008.
Disney/Pixar’s animated hit RATATOUILLE received five Oscar® nominations, including for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Screenplay. RATATOUILLE will be available on DVD and Blu-ray Disc from February 14.
The third installment of Disney’s pirate saga, PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN – AT WORLD’S END, which was in cinemas last summer, was nominated for Best Makeup and Best Visual Effects.
Alan Menken, composer of the music for Disney’s major Christmas hit ENCHANTED, received no fewer than three nominations for songs from the film.
And Amy Ryan, who appears in Ben Affleck’s highly acclaimed directorial debut GONE BABY GONE, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. The film will be available on DVD and Blu-ray Disc from April 17.