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Oscars: Will "Amelia" Be Nominated for Best Picture?
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2009-10-19T11:35:09-07:00
<p><span class="bodycopynowidth largetext" style="border: 0px solid #000000; padding-right: 0px;"> <span class="bodycopynowidth largetext" style="border: 0px solid #000000; padding-right: 0px;"> <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> <strong>AND YOU THOUGHT</strong> the holiday shopping season came earlier every year. Yep folks, we’re already launching our first Oscar market because . . . well because it’s fun. <em>And</em> this year promises to be more interesting than ever, as new rules changes will allow for <a href="http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118005322.html?categoryid=13&cs=1">ten nominees for Best Picture,</a> instead of the usual five. By expanding the number surely The Academy wanted to reach out to commercial hits that so often get snubbed in February. The broader category, for example, might have allowed “The Dark Knight” to snag a nomination last year – and Pixar's “Up” may well be the beneficiary this year. All that said, our first Oscar guinea pig might have snagged a nomination in any year, as it looks the part to a tee. Starring multiple-winner Hillary Swank, this historical biography (with stunning airborne visuals) is tailor-made for statues, so much so that the main risk seems to be backlash from voters who feel like they’re being bullied into a nod. That factor indeed may well keep “Amelia” from winning the top prize, but as far as nominations go, we’ll recommend a buy. Stay tuned as the real beneficiaries of the new rules – journalists and betting parlors worldwide – follow the nomination process down to the wire. <em>10/16/09</em>.<br /> </span></span> <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> <span class="bodycopynowidth largetext" style="border: 0px solid #000000; padding-right: 0px;"> <strong>THE MARKET: </strong> Will “Amelia” receive a nomination for Best Picture? Nominations will be announced in January of 2010. If “Amelia” receives a nomination, shares will be worth $100. If it doesn’t shares will be worth $0. Trading closes immediately before nominations are announced in January. <br /> <img src="http://content.mediapredict.com/images/filler.gif" alt="" /> <strong>RESEARCH: </strong> <a href=" http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=Amelia+movie&btnG=Search+News" target="_blank">Google News</a> :: <a href="http://www.foxsearchlight.com/amelia/" target="_blank">Trailer and Home Page</a> :: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1129445/" target="_blank">IMDb Page</a> <br /></span></p>
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Amelia Best Picture Nomination
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