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[Zorin Industries]

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Casino Royale Nominated For Nine BAFTA Awards

Best British Film, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay...

CASINO ROYALE has amassed a surprising NINE nominations at this year's BAFTA nominations. Though I actually make it TEN*.

BEST BRITISH FILM
BEST ACTOR
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
BEST MUSIC
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
BEST EDITING
BEST SOUND
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS




This is is superb result for Eon Productions and not only supports their efforts with CASINO ROYALE, but all the other films as a whole. Whilst I have a feeling that BAFTA - which as an organisation is obsessed with matching the Oscars and being hip and cool - has achieved exactly that with these nominations. That is not to diminish CASINO ROYALE's chances one bit. It will do well in some of the technical categories and Eva Green could pip Ben Wishaw past the post.

What do people think?

And where does this leave 007 at the Oscars? I have my feelings on that one (i.e. one or two technical nods...), but for now this is a great result and vindication for Eon. However, it has extremely stiff opposition (why is the awards season so rife with jargon and cliches...?!).

[* Eva Green's nomination for Rising Star - which she wouldn't have got this year had it not been for CASINO ROYALE - surely makes it ten nominations for BOND 21? And this BAFTA is decided by the public....]


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[doubler83]

Oscar wise, I think CR could be nominated for some of the technical awards.

But like you say, fornow, this is a great result. Well done!

[marktmurphy]

Hugely impressive. I can actually see Craig winning- it seems fairly open in his category. Amazing stuff for Bond.

[Zorin Industries]

Maths was never my strong point, but I make CASINO ROYALE's nomination tally as ten and not nine. Eva Green's Rising Star Award nomination (which she wouldn't have got this year without Bond) surely brings the tally to ten, no? And this Rising Star Award (one that is a tad redundant to be fair - ALL the nominees in this category have been starring in films for a few years now...)

Edited by Zorin Industries, 12 January 2007 - 05:27 PM.

[RazorBlade]

Maths was never my strong point, but I make CASINO ROYALE's nomination tally as ten and not nine. Eva Green's Rising Star Award nomination (which she wouldn't have got this year without Bond) surely brings the tally to ten, no?

And if the BAFTAS are still doing the Audience Award (where the public gets to vote for its favourite film on the night), this sort of puts CASINO ROYALE in running for 11 BAFTA Awards this year, no.....?

Yes! to both. I hope for an Oscar nod though. I say that realizing that the Oscars are very political and not based on merit in many cases.

[marktmurphy]

And where does this leave 007 at the Oscars?

Interesting question, and some US critcs are actually pushing for Craig to be recognised:

From the San Francisco Chronicle:

Daniel Craig for a Best Actor nomination

From G. Allen Johnson of The Chronicle staff

With just a few days to go until votes for Oscar nomination are due, let me make a last-minute push for what on the surface might seem a laughable candidate -- but bear with me!

I am speaking of one Daniel Craig as James Bond 007 in "Casino Royale," and I am not joking. Craig has entirely remade the concept of James Bond as a character, and with 40 years of prehistory, that's hard to do. His Bond was not only totally unlike the performances of the five actors who had played Bond before him, but it was a fully realized character, with emotions, tough choices and real acting involved.

Plus, "Casino Royale" is a fine film, co-written by Oscar-winner Paul Haggis and featuring an excellent supporting performance from another Oscar-winner, Judi Dench, among others.

I am not suggesting that Craig win the Oscar -- that should be Forest Whitaker as Idi Amin in "The Last King of Scotland." But Craig should be one of the five nominated.

Can you name five better, more charismatic and riveting male performances in a 2006 movie?

. . .There is precedent for Craig, both in perfecting a role previously played by others and as an action star. For one, O'Toole was nominated for playing Henry II in "The Lion in Winter" in 1968 just four years after many thought Richard Burton defined the role in "Becket." For two, Sigourney Weaver was nominated as the hero of a kick- action film in 1986 for "Aliens" -- which was also a sequel.

So don't be shy, voters! On your ballots, the name is Craig. Daniel Craig.

Orlando Sentinel:

As a movie fan who's going to have to wade through hours of Oscar speculation and as a TV critic who'll have to watch the winners (and nominees) in the years ahead on television, I have to get this off my chest. Why isn't there a chorus of support for the actor who had the most difficult role this year, finessed the challenge, silenced his severest critics and revived a whole movie franchise?

When it comes to delivering, Daniel Craig was the real deal as James Bond in "Casino Royale." A star was born. He had to deal with the memory of Sean Connery and all the other Bonds. In the end, Craig came through, brilliantly.

But he wasn't mentioned in the Golden Globe nominations. And I fear he's going to be forgotten at Oscar time. Other actors are adopting accents and shedding tears, and they'll probably be recognized for their ACTING.

That style of ACTING announces itself and demands prizes. But that acting doesn't age very well, either.

Craig reminds me of Cary Grant, who never won a competitive Oscar. Compare Craig's Bond with Grant's performance in Alfred Hitchcock's "Notorious."

As Bond, Craig was subtle, sexy, surprising. He's probably be penalized for making it all look too easy. But he shouldn't be forgotten.

Chicago Tribune:

Bond, Oscar Bond
Mark Caro
Pop Machine
A Chicago Tribune Web log
Originally posted: December 21, 2006

There’s one performance that hasn't been recognized by any movie critics group or awards organization despite being one of the year’s most widely praised.

Where’s the year-end love for Daniel Craig, a.k.a. Agent 007 in “Casino Royale”?

Here’s a guy who was widely dismissed and even ridiculed upon being cast in this iconic role, yet the consensus is he’s the best James Bond since Sean Connery and perhaps the closest one to author Ian Fleming’s original vision.

Craig’s performance is emotional, physical and charismatic as hell; you can't ask much more of an actor. His burning presence has helped the movie earn 95 percent positive reviews (according to RottenTomatoes.com) while grossing more than $400 million worldwide and reviving a stale series.

Who could you imagine doing better? Oscar winners Sean Penn or Russell Crowe? Right.

Just because Craig isn’t in a self-serious film doesn’t mean he hasn’t done a slam-bang acting job. Give the guy some kudos.



You've got to think they do actually have a point, but as one says Oscar judges are always blinded by an accent, pretending to be disabled or an attractive person being happy to look ugly. Great movie acting? Hmph.

[JCRendle]

I know Bond's always looked over when it's come to the Oscars, but has a Bond actor ever been nominated?

[Zorin Industries]

I know Bond's always looked over when it's come to the Oscars, but has a Bond actor ever been nominated?

Not for the part of Bond.

Connery is the only one who has come close with a Supporting Actor trophy for THE UNTOUCHABLES.

The last time a Bond film was nominated for an Oscar was Sheena Easton et al for FOR YOUR EYES ONLY's title track.

Obviously Judi Dench won a Supporting trophy for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, HALLE BERRY got an Actress nod for MONSTERS BALL and CHRISTOPHER WALKEN won Supporting Actor for THE DEER HUNTER. There may be more, but Daniel Craig's BAFTA nomination for CASINO ROYALE is as near as 007 himself has got so far to sharing his mantelpiece with erect gold men and Walther PPKs....

Edited by Zorin Industries, 12 January 2007 - 11:57 AM.

[Loomis]

This is indeed incredible. Didn't happen to DIE ANOTHER DAY, did it? Or to THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH. Or to TOMORROW NEVER DIES. Or to any of them. Wow. Another sweet slap in the face for the Craig-/CASINO ROYALE-haters.

BTW, can't wait to see THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.

[Zorin Industries]

This is indeed incredible. Didn't happen to DIE ANOTHER DAY, did it? Or to THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH. Or to TOMORROW NEVER DIES. Or to any of them. Wow. Another sweet slap in the face for the Craig-/CASINO ROYALE-haters.

BTW, can't wait to see THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND.

THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND... isn't that Sean Connery's self-produced, self-written and self-congratulatory biopic of ...er, Sean Connery?!

Seriously, I'd imagine Forest Whittaker will sweep quite a few statuettes for LAST KING including the BAFTA from Miss Craig.

[brittany]

Seriously, I'd imagine Forest Whittaker will sweep quite a few statuettes for LAST KING including the BAFTA from Miss Craig.
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Daniel Craig is the first actor to get a Bafta-Nomination for playing Bond - guess that's already quite an achievment?!

[simone007]

What a brilliant honor to be recognized by the BAFTAs!

I wish Daniel, Eva and EON Productions the best!



Does this alert the academy to CR? I doubt it because the Oscars is 100% political, 100% snob factor, and 95% pro-American.

Maybe one or two technical nominations, and that's unfortunate.

Oscar loves to be pimped by Oscar baity films that clog the theaters the final 3 weeks of the year.

Casino Royale is the anti-thesis of those type of films. The Oscars would certainly lighten up if they did honor CR with a few notable awards, but it won't.

[Eva]

I think DC has achieved so much already but it would be great to see him win. He does stand a good chance as I'm sure he knows a lot of the BAFTA members and they do tend to reward their own. Forest Whittaker is the main competition and in a much more "luvie" film though.

I think THe QUEEN will sweep the board - more of an awards type film - but you never know!

It's pretty cool to get all these nominations anyway!

[Zorin Industries]

I think DC has achieved so much already but it would be great to see him win. He does stand a good chance as I'm sure he knows a lot of the BAFTA members and they do tend to reward their own. Forest Whittaker is the main competition and in a much more "luvie" film though.

I think THe QUEEN will sweep the board - more of an awards type film - but you never know!

It's pretty cool to get all these nominations anyway!

Craig could be the runner-up after Forest Whitaker and if BAFTA members continue their quirky voting trends, then you never know. And the BEST ACTOR BAFTA is usually decided by actors only (as special effects bods pick the FX Award and so on), a combination of Craig being the local cool boy, a majority of BAFTA voters being British and Bond being so many people's 'guilty pleasure' for over forty years can only work in his favour...

Edited by Zorin Industries, 12 January 2007 - 12:37 PM.

[Loomis]

Daniel Craig is the first actor to get a Bafta-Nomination for playing Bond

Or any major awards ceremony nomination for playing Bond, I believe. Yes, it's an amazing achievement, and this is an historic day for the series.

I suspect that it's also the first time that a Bond flick has earned a screenwriting award nomination, and possibly a couple of the other nods also break new ground (again, just talking about major ceremonies here, not The San Diego Fantasy and Genre Movie Awards 2003, or anything like that).

Remarkable. Well done, James.

Now watch the CNB crowd seize on the fact that HAPPY FEET has been nominated for best animated feature as some kind of proof that the penguins are still making a mockery of 007, and insist that CASINO ROYALE is only getting all these nominations because the Brits are looking after their own, and, besides, who's heard of the Baftas outside sleepy lil' England anyway?

[JCRendle]

I'm surprised Die Another Day wasn't nominated for best animated feature

[Aces High]

No suprise to me,I was one of the 1st to post the chances of CR getting some recognition,same with the Academy Awards.
As for winning well I will wager at least 3 to 4 being sucessfull with BAFTA.The only unknown quantity is BABEL...could not make head nor tail of the trailers.So hopefully the film will be just as dull!

[Zorin Industries]

I'm surprised Die Another Day wasn't nominated for best animated feature

I'm sure there's some HAPPY FEET penguins on that sodding iceberg....

[Zorin Industries]

Does this alert the academy to CR? I doubt it because the Oscars is 100% political, 100% snob factor, and 95% pro-American.

Well, a lot of BAFTA voters are indeed Oscar voters and Paul Haggis was last year's Academy darling (and maybe this year's too with his screenplay for THE FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS). We'll see...

Edited by Zorin Industries, 12 January 2007 - 03:20 PM.

[Qwerty]

Now on the CBn main page...

Casino Royale Nominated For Nine BAFTA Awards

Best British Film, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay...

[bill007]

Thanks for the original post Zorin Industries, and thanks Qwerty for the original article.

This is really great news!! A delight for Bond lovers everywhere.

The awards ceremony will take place Feb. 11.

[topic="http://www.dailyindi...e-of-the-Year"]
Craig's Casino Royale is the 'Best Reviewed Movie of the Year'

By the Rotten Tomatoes website[/topic]

Edited by bill007, 12 January 2007 - 05:28 PM.

[annita]

well deserved nominations
Congrats to everey body who made this fantastic film

[planearm]

I really hope DC gets best actor.

[Kara Milovy]

It's historic, it's mind-blowing and I. Am. Thrilled.

[English Agent]

.......fantastic news.

If CR wins best film award or even better if DC wins the best actor
award.......that will be the icing on the cake.

Am looking forward to watching the BAFTA's in February, which i havn't
done in years.

[DamnCoffee]

I cant wait to see this , judging by most of the other contenders CR can win with no bother.

[Moore Not Less]

What a difference a year makes. Who would have believed this when all the controversy was raging.

Isn't it wonderful to see a Bond film receive such recognition. What a coup it would be if Daniel Craig were to receive the best actor award and Casino Royale the best British film......Well, I can dream.

[Marquis]

Fantastic news and another kick in the balls for the lunatic fringe at C*B! I wonder how they'll spin this?

[Miss M]

Woo hoo!! Congrats to Daniel and to EON!

[Qwerty]

I really hope DC gets best actor.

Would definitely be pretty damn cool!