Predicted: ‘Up in the Air’ leads nominations for 67th Golden Globes
Up in the Air, Nine top Globe nominations
As expected, the George Clooney drama Up in the Air has landed six nominations for the upcoming 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Directed by Jason Reitman (Juno, Thank You For Smoking), the film revolves around a “job hitman” who works for company that is hired by other companies to lay off their employees during this time of economic uncertainty.
Up in the Air has been nominated in the categories of best drama, screenplay and director along with nods to Clooney, Vera Farmings and former Twilight gal Anna Kendrick.
In an interview with AP, Reitman said, “I can’t put into words how exciting it is to feel and to know that I’ll be going to the Golden Globes with everyone I worked with on this film.”
He adds: “This was one of those ensembles that we really enjoyed working together. We’re a tight-knit family. The idea that we’re going together is just wonderful.”
Due out in theaters everywhere on Christmas Day, Up in the Air is currently playing in limited release.
The musical Nine also picked up five nominations including best musical or comedy. Like Up in the Air, its cast also saw recognition with Daniel Day Lewis, Penelope Cruz and Marion Cotillard.
In the Best Drama category, largely seen as the Globes’ best picture category, will be a tight race. Up in the Air will face off against James Cameron’s Avatar, The Hurt Locker, Inglourious Basterds and Precious.
The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards show, hosted by comedian Ricky Gervais, will be broadcast live Jan. 17 on NBC starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Here’s a complete list of the nominees.
