More MOON team congratulations in order also, as Director Duncan Jones becomes the winner of the public vote for Best New Director at todays Richard Attenborough Awards in London. Confirmed on Screen Daily.
Nice double whammy for MOON then today, and the little British Sci-Fi film continues to defy any initial expectations of moderate success on a small budget, to carry on picking up awards and opeing theatrically around the world (see previous article for Japan release news)
Article over on the BBC has just announced Sam Rockwell has been named Best Actor in the 2010 Richard Attenborough Film Awards, for his portrayal of Sam Bell in MOON.
Speaking of working with MOON Director Duncan Jones, the BBC quotes Sam as saying:
“a highlight of my career in every way”
Massive congratulations to Sam, and all involved with MOON, here’s hoping that this is the start of a big MOON roll, that will see you sitting in the Kodak Theatre soon
Academy voters, if you were not already aware, MOON is screening at Laemmle’s Music Hall 3, 9036 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, 90211. Further details >>HERE<< you can even take a friend
Poster and details courtesy of @sparrowhall from original blog post >>HERE<<
We have been campaigning long and hard to get the attention we feel is deserved for Sam Rockwell’s performance as Sam Bell in Duncan Jones’ debut feature MOON.
I am well aware of the hard work that went into bringing MOON to the screen by the whole cast, crew and production team at Liberty Films, and am still amazed that they all managed to produce such a stunning movie, with very limited time and budget.
That said, even I was moved by this heartfelt appeal from personality Brick Hardmeat on behalf of the Sam Rockwell Oscar Campaign, I was actually moved (from the sofa, to the kitchen actually, needed some tea, dry throat) and at one point I think my eye leaked, it would be unfair of me to prattle on, so please watch, listen, take notes, and act upon the:
Brick Hardmeat Sam Rockwell Oscar Appeal
This appeal was lovingly created by Chris Trevarthen and features the sad faces of MOON lovers all over the world, who face the thought upon waking every day, that Sam Rockwell may not get a nomination at this years Academy Awards. We get through the pain, one day at a time, please help us, make tomorrow a better day, for MOON lovers everywhere.
Many thanks to you all, for your support, your best wishes, your encouragement, and your car, I just borrowed it while you were sat reading this, will return it later with a full tank of Helium 3.
For those of you who are thinking “Did I leave the gas on when I left home this morning”?, pull yourself together, you should be thinking “Is that MOON DVD & Blu-Ray out to buy in the United States of America-ca-ca yet”? and that I can answer in upper case YES! MOON IS NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY TODAY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-CA-CA, go grab a copy, pop round to your local Academy voter, and watch it together, as there is the slight chance, that they did not receive one themselves.
Academy Awards voting ballots deadline approaches (Jan 23rd), let’s do all we can to get the word out on #SamRockwellOscar, and as Sam would say (if he were me paraphrasing himself) “Just under two weeks to go buddies! Rock ‘n’ Roll, God bless America-ca-ca”
Nominations have been announced for the 7th Annual Irish Filum & TV Awards, and once again, Sam Rockwell’s stunning performance as Sam Bell in Duncan Jones’ MOON has been nominated, this time in the Best International Actor category.
The full list of nominees is as follows:
Sam Rockwell – MOON
Vincent Cassell – Mesrine: Killer Instinct
Robert Downey Jnr – Sherlock Holmes
Stanley Tucci – The Lovely Bones
The awards take place on Saturday 20th February at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin.
Once again (must be a keyboard shortcut for this) Good Luck Sam
The longlist for the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2010 has been announced this morning, and MOON features in 10 categories!! Full list can be view on the BAFTA site HERE
The Long List
Over 6000 members of the Academy vote in three rounds to decide the winners of the Orange British Academy Film Awards. The Long List is the result of Round One voting by members of the Academy. With 220 films entered this year, the first round of voting reduces the films down to fifteen in each category. Round Two voting will reduce these fifteen contenders down to the five nominations in each category.
The full list of nominations will be announced on Thursday 21 January at BAFTA Headquarters.
MOON has been nominated for:
Best Film
Director
Original Screenplay
Special Visual Effects
Sound
Editing
Production Design
Cinematography
Music
Leading ActorSam Rockwell (Sam Bell)
No nomination for Supporting Actor for Sam Rockwell though, what does a man have to do??
So there we go, a 2 week wait until we discover whether MOON makes it into the final nominations, fantastic showing for a debut Director so far though
Quick update for you on the MOON Academy Awards screeners situation, Director Duncan Jones has just confirmed on Twitter that there WILL be a series of screeners in LA:
So! Big news on the screeners front… The powers that be will be doing a series of Academy screenings in LA! guess that’s something.
Great news, and a small victory for all who have campaigned to get more attention for MOON in the build up to the 2010 Academy Awards, lets hope they take it further and put some effort into further “For Your Consideration” advertising, especially to coincide with the release of MOON on DVD / Blu-Ray next week (12th January 2010)
