Inception
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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) proved they've got The Tourist fever as the same film critics bashed received a Best Picture nomination.
A lot of people were also surprised that Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp got a "Best Actor/Actress" nomination for The Tourist.
Actor Blair Underwood, who was present at today's nomination told Hollyscoop EXCLUSIVELY, "Yeah that was a surprise but you know Johnny is phenomenal, he is a phenomenal actor and a good guy, so God bless him. This whole things performing arts and acting is so subjective it's people’s opinions."
Despite all odds, Johnny Depp has a 50% chance of winning "Best Actor," as he will go against himself for his role in “Alice in Wonderland.” One thing is for sure--the 2011 Golden Globes will not lack star power.
Another surprise was seeing Michael Douglas get a nomination for his role in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. In a statement Michael said, "to be selected with these extraordinary nominees is an honor and boy was I ready for some good news!"
Hollywood Foreign Press President Philip Berk insists Douglas' nod was not a sympathy vote. Berk told Hollyscoop EXCLUSIVELY, "People might think this is a sympathy vote. This might be a homage to him, but quite honestly, Michael in that film is brilliant, I’m so happy for him because I’m sure it's boosting his spirits."
Douglas released a statement shortly after saying, "To be selected with these extraordinary nominees is an honor and boy was I ready for some good news!"
Other surprises? Jake Gyllenhaal's nomination for “Love and Other Drugs” and Emma Stone’s nod for “Easy A.” The more important question is, who will Jake take to the Globes? Tay Tay should start looking for a red carpet gown ASAP!
We're still shocked about Burlesque getting a Best Picture nomination while "True Grit" was left out. A total snub for the Coen brothers!
Speaking of snubs, the cast of Inception including Leonardo DiCaprio was entirely left out. Meanwhile, despite all the media buzz, Justin Timberlake didn't get a nomination for his role in “The Social Network."
Hollyscoop recently spoke to JT about the award show buzz surrounding his performance and he told Hollyscoop, “I am actually humbled by all of it...I think I’m just excited that people have really responded to the movie in that way.” Now, we need to wait until January 16, 2010 to find out who takes home the Golden Globe!
In the meantime, check out our interviews from the nominations announcement below.
According to the Associated Press, Angie's new movie earned an estimated $36.5 million in its opening weekend. Leo's 'Inception' made approximately $43.5 million in its second weekend. The thriller has made $143.7 million in just 10 days.
Both Inception and Salt have been getting amazing reviews from critics and $36.5 million is actually a good opening weekend.
"What the movie really has going for it just a kick-ass performance by Angelina Jolie," Rory Bruer, head of distribution for Sony told the AP.
Angelina's performance is reportedly very inspiring and that's probably the reason she made a whopping $20 million for the flick.
Did you guys see Salt over the weekend? What did you think?
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in the sci-fi thriller and when Hollyscoop spoke to him about what attracted him to the film, he told us: “I chose this role because Chris Nolan is a visionary and he has been able to pull off incredibly complicated plot structures in the past with films like Insomnia and Momento and this is the great highbred of everything he has learned with “Dark Knight.”
He went on to praise Nolan saying, “This is going to be a tour de Force with him as far as directing goes. He has combined everything in one. People are going to be blown away.”
Twitter world was buzzing over ‘Inception’ all weekend. Below are some comments Hollyscoop fans left on Twitter after watching the movie.
melowens says: ‘Inception’ enraptures a true Hollywood film:questions, excitement and most of all 148 mins of GREAT ENTERTAINMENT & some Leo D
TeDeeBeee says: If Christopher Nolan asked me to be his baby mamma, I totally would. That's how much I loved Inception.
Box office report:
1- Inception --$60,400,000
2 - Despicable Me --$32,734,000
3 - The Sorcerer's Apprentice -- $17,373,000
4 -The Twilight Saga: Eclipse -- $13,500,000
5 -Toy Story 3 --$11,742,000
6 -Grown Ups -- $10,000,000
7 - The Last Airbender -- $7,450,000
8 -Predators-- $6,800,000
9 -Knight and Day -- $3,700,000
10 -The Karate Kid -- $2,200,000
May 11, 2010
According to IMDb.com, the film follows Leo as Dom Cobb, a skilled thief able to steal valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable.
Leo: Loneliness is My Personal Demon
Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one.
If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.
Check out the trailer below! Inception is out in theaters July 16th.
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