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[TheSilhouette]

The 'Best Original Song' category is notoriously weak of late, so the fact that Bond songs still don't get nominated tells me that the Broccoli's are having nothing to do with it.

But then again, it's been a while since we had a Bond song which was Oscar material (maybe YKMN would have been worth a nomination). But I can see Adele getting nominated and eventually winning. Apart from that, maybe one or the other tech category, but I'm clueless about that kind of stuff (costumes?). Maybe Dench (would that be lead role or supporting role?) or Finney (he's been nominated five times but never won. He's 76 now, would be about time).

Although it's a longshot I wouldn't be too surprised if Dench or Bardem were nominated, but there's no way Finney is getting awards consideration for this film. His role is far too small.

[tdalton]

Unfortunately, to get as far as a nomination you have to campaign hard and spend millions on the 'For your consideration' ads. This is how the Academy Awards work.

I think the reason that Bond has never gotten anywhere at the Oscars is because the Bond producers simply don't play that game. And to score you really have to play the game.

I feel like I have seen a 007 'FYC' ad before, haven't I?

I definitely remember seeing one for CASINO ROYALE.

They have never nominated anything science fiction or fantasy like except Lord of the Rings.

They nominated the horrible DISTRICT 9 for Best Picture the first year the field expanded to 10 nominees. That's the one thing that would give me pause on completely shutting the door on a major nomination for Bond.

[Armand Fancypants]

The fact that YKMN was overlooked in favour of the crap that was nominated in that year is a sad, sad thing. I guess.

More to the point, it is obscene that John Barry, an Oscar favourite, never got a look-in for a Bond score. Not even for one of the songs. I mean, seriously, Out of Africa can get stuffed, AVTAK beats it into submission by mere virtue of those wailing guitars.

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" is better than "You Only Live Twice"? Nope.
Bacharach's score for Butch Cassidy is better than Barry's score for OHMSS? And that one won.

And so on and so forth.

[007jamesbond]

probably have a chance to win best picture but doubtful.....I mean last two winners were not American films? The Artist was French? and The King Speech is British? Will that trend continue?
I think SF meets the criteria that is necessary for best picture so it should get something

[graric]

They nominated the horrible DISTRICT 9 for Best Picture the first year the field expanded to 10 nominees. That's the one thing that would give me pause on completely shutting the door on a major nomination for Bond.

District 9 was produced by Peter Jackson, which gave it a huge boost (giving his status as an Oscar winning director.)
As for it being 'horrible' you are certainly entitled to your opinion but it is not a view held by the majority of the public/ critics- it is currently ranked 203 on Imdb's top 250 and is sitting at a rating of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes (it was certainly more deserving of a nomination that year than Avatar, a film that proves big box office plays a huge role in getting films up for consideration, but won't necessarily win them awards)

[Vauxhall]

I don't know if I want to nominate a movie that allows a field agent to become a secretary for Best Picture.

Oh, absolutely.

[Henry-Jones-Sr]

Unfortunately, to get as far as a nomination you have to campaign hard and spend millions on the 'For your consideration' ads. This is how the Academy Awards work.

I think the reason that Bond has never gotten anywhere at the Oscars is because the Bond producers simply don't play that game. And to score you really have to play the game.

I feel like I have seen a 007 'FYC' ad before, haven't I?

I definitely remember seeing one for CASINO ROYALE.

Now you mention it, that rings a bell. I have no idea what other songs could be in the running, but 'Skyfall' certainly doesn't sound like an Oscar winner to me. Still want it to win, though!

[JCRendle]

District 9 was produced by Peter Jackson, which gave it a huge boost (giving his status as an Oscar winning director.)

Now we have Skyfall -
Sam Mendes, Oscar winning director.
Roger Deakins, nominated for 9 cinematography Oscars,
John Logan, nominated for 3 screenwriting Oscars,
Thomas Newman, nominated for 10 musical score Oscars,
Javier Bardem - Oscar winning actor,
Judi Dench - Oscar winning actress,
Ralph Fiennes - Oscar winning actor,
Albert Finney - nominated for 5 acting Oscars etc.

If Jacksons Oscar winning status gave District 9 a boost (and I agree it was a good film), then hopefully Skyfall's Oscar pedigree will give it a better chance of getting nominated.

[stromberg]

I definitely remember seeing one for CASINO ROYALE.

Google image search, such a wonderful thing at times

[thecasinoroyale]

And they even used the 007 through the wording. Genius.

[SecretAgentFan]

Looking at this year´s Oscar favs so far... SKYFALL does have a chance.

THE MASTER and ARGO will be there, maybe LES MISERABLES, LIFE OF PI, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK and LINCOLN, probably ZERO DARK THIRTY, but that´s about it.

[Henry-Jones-Sr]

I definitely remember seeing one for CASINO ROYALE.

Google image search, such a wonderful thing at times

And there we have it! I'm surprised they didn't chase a Best Song award, though.

Ultimately, if you look at critical darling The Dark Knight and it's lack of nominations as a good example, I'm pretty sure Skyfall doesn't stand a chance at the major awards.

[AgentBentley]

Action movies usually don't make it to the top nomination list. Having said that, I still have to see Skyfall, so maybe this movie is so up the Academy's alley that it could get some acting nominations. But I wouldn't have too many hopes.

[stromberg]

Looking at this year´s Oscar favs so far... SKYFALL does have a chance.

THE MASTER and ARGO will be there, maybe LES MISERABLES, LIFE OF PI, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK and LINCOLN, probably ZERO DARK THIRTY, but that´s about it.

Saw a trailer for HITCHCOCK before Skyfall. Hopkins/Mirren lead. Looks like a sure winner.

[glidrose]

Don't know if anybody's posted this yet, but the Los Angeles Times builds a case for SF getting a best pic Oscar nomination

http://www.latimes.c...0,2598907.story

[stromberg]

Don't know if anybody's posted this yet, but the Los Angeles Times builds a case for SF getting a best pic Oscar nomination

http://www.latimes.c...0,2598907.story

Thanks for that one, posted it in Quicknews.

[Elvenstar]

http://www.hitfix.co...l-a-sensation/1

[Emma]

No. The Academy Awards is a committee filled with snobs. Look to the Golden Globes.

[seawolfnyy]

No, unfortunately Skyfall will get snubbed as it's not artsy enough for the oscars. I mean The Dark Knight made over $1 billion and did not get a single best pic nod. I only believe Heath Ledger won for best supporting actor because he died. Bardem could easily win that for Silva, but won't. Both Skyfall and The Avengers should be up for best picture for their popularity, box office gross and reviews, but they won't be because they are action films. The Oscars are a joke and I still haven't forgiven them for when they voted for Crash (terrible film) over Brokeback Mountain.

[doublenoughtspy]

Unfortunately, to get as far as a nomination you have to campaign hard and spend millions on the 'For your consideration' ads. This is how the Academy Awards work.

I think the reason that Bond has never gotten anywhere at the Oscars is because the Bond producers simply don't play that game. And to score you really have to play the game.

I'm not sure why you claim they don't play that game.

I've seen Oscar "For Your Consideration" ads for films from the Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan, and Craig eras.

They seriously took out an ad touting Moonraker for Oscars. Believe it.

[Syndicate]

Looking at this year´s Oscar favs so far... SKYFALL does have a chance.

THE MASTER and ARGO will be there, maybe LES MISERABLES, LIFE OF PI, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK and LINCOLN, probably ZERO DARK THIRTY, but that´s about it.

Those look to be the movies that would make in as choices to think about for Best Picture. But don't forget there are still movies that have not come yet like those that will start out only being in theaters in Los Angeles and New York first, then world wide or nation wide at a later date.

It sad to say but Skyfall could be like The Dark Knight or The Dark Knight Rises of NOT being a Oscar nomine at all or even looked at as a choice to think about.

Someone or some people was asking who are members of the Academy. Well some of them are, Tom Hanks, James Cameron, Peter Jackson, Clint Eastwood, Robert DeNiro, Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Oliver Stone, Morgan Freeman, Susan Surandon, Harrison Ford, Martin Scorsese, Goldie Hawn, Denzel Washington, Michael Douglas, Kirk Douglas, Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard.


These some who are not members of the Academy are, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Megan Fox, Taylor Lautner, Chris Pine, Tim Hill, Gerad Butler, Sylvain White, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Smith, Shia LaBeouf, Josh Gordon Levitt, Sam Worthington, Rick Famuyiwa, Zak Penn, James McAvoy and Emma Stone.

Edited by Syndicate, 14 November 2012 - 03:24 AM.

[007jamesbond]

It be nice if Skyfall get a nomination for best picture......that would be better than nothing....Since the last two BP winners are foreign, maybe that trend will continue with a third non-american film

[plankattack]

With 10 films getting nominations, I think it's got an outside shot at a Best picture nomination. I think Bardem, Deakins, and Adele are certs to get nominated, with Adele and Deakins having the best shot at winning their category.

[glidrose]

With 10 films getting nominations, I think it's got an outside shot at a Best picture nomination. I think Bardem, Deakins, and Adele are certs to get nominated, with Adele and Deakins having the best shot at winning their category.

Ah thank you plankattack. Yes, the Academy now nominates TEN films instead of FIVE. I thought that was common knowledge. Apparently not as these next two posts show.

Ultimately, if you look at critical darling The Dark Knight and it's lack of nominations as a good example, I'm pretty sure Skyfall doesn't stand a chance at the major awards.

No, unfortunately Skyfall will get snubbed as it's not artsy enough for the oscars. I mean The Dark Knight made over $1 billion and did not get a single best pic nod.

Because they only nominated five films for best picture back then. If it were still only five then I wouldn't be too high up on SF's chances. With ten picture nominees, then SF's chances are much higher. Much, much higher.

I'm not sure why you claim they don't play that game.

I've seen Oscar "For Your Consideration" ads for films from the Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan, and Craig eras.

They seriously took out an ad touting Moonraker for Oscars. Believe it.

I remember that too. Remember they did a FYC ad touting Brosnan as best lead actor of the year for GE.

[tdalton]

If they had a fixed number of Best Picture nominees, and it was set at 10, then perhaps SKYFALL could sneak in the backdoor at the tenth spot simply as a nod to the series for its longevity. Now that they've changed the rules, where the number of nominees is not fixed (it falls between 5-10, based on getting a certain percentage of first place votes), there is almost no chance that SKYFALL will garner a Best Picture nomination.

[plankattack]

I remember that too. Remember they did a FYC ad touting Brosnan as best lead actor of the year for GE.

Ooh, that might explain the Academy's attitude towards Bond. Think on your sins! Just kidding, Brozza fans!

[Agent Candlewood]

Very possibly. I think Craig + Dench were good enough to at least get a nomination.

I think Deakins SHOULD win for cinematography. Beautifully shot.

[Iceskater101]

In a perfect world, Adele would be nominated for the song, Javier Bardem and Judi Dench would be nominated, sadly.. I am not sure that any of those people will get nominated.

[tonyvenhuizen]

Numerous media outlets, including The Atlantic, are speculating about SkyFall's chances of being the first Bond film to win (or at least be nominated) for Best Picture.

Certainly, the expansion of the Best Picture category a few years ago makes a nomination for SkyFall that category more likely.

And, although the Academy has been stingy to 007 with nominations in the past, there are other categories where SkyFall deserves consideration: cinematography, best score, best original song.

007 has defeated Goldfinger, Blofeld, Zorin, and Silva. Can he defeat Oscar too?

[Trevelyan 006]

If so, it would just be icing on the cake.
I'm glad those involved with Bond never set out to directly win an Oscar though, just to put out a fantastic James Bond film.

Edited by Trevelyan 006, 14 November 2012 - 02:59 AM.