THERE WILL BE BLOOD BAFTA nominations!
Daniel Day-Lewis and Jonny Greenwood lead the British contingent as THERE WILL BE BLOOD scoops nine BAFTA nominations
Paul Thomas Anderson's THERE WILL BE BLOOD scooped nine BAFTA nominations this morning, including two notable British nominations:
Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis is nominated for his fifth BAFTA for Best Leading Actor (he won previously for Gangs of New York in 2003 and My Left Foot in 1990), for his powerhouse performance as self-made oil tycoon Daniel Plainview
Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead has been nominated for his innovative, resonant score in the category of Music. THERE WILL BE BLOOD marks Greenwood's second complete soundtrack as composer, and reflects his work as composer-in-residence with the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Upon learning of his nomination, Daniel Day-Lewis said: "In a year of such fine performances, it is a lovely thing to be included amongst them. And, in a year of exceptional films, that ours has been so fully recognised is the best news of all."
THERE WILL BE BLOOD received a total of nine nominations:
Film - JoAnne Sellar / Paul Thomas Anderson / Daniel Lupi
Director - Paul Thomas Anderson
Adapted Screenplay - Paul Thomas Anderson
Leading Actor - Daniel Day-Lewis
Supporting Actor - Paul Dano
Music - Jonny Greenwood
Cinematography - Robert Elswit
Production Design - Jack Fisk / Jim Erickson
Sound - Christopher Scarabosio / Matthew Wood / John Pritchett / Michael Semanick / Tom Johnson
THERE WILL BE BLOOD WILL BE IN CINEMAS FROM 8th February (West End), Feb 15th Nationwide and February 29 (IRELAND).
The full list of nominations can be found on the BAFTA website