97 Original Scores in 2011 Oscar® Race

Congrats Howard Shore and Alexandre Desplat, plus all of the movies with the cast.

Beverly Hills, CA (December 22, 2011) – Ninety-seven scores from eligible feature-length motion pictures are in contention for nominations in the Original Score category for the 84th Academy Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today.

The eligible scores along with the composer are listed below in alphabetical order by film title:

"Anonymous," Thomas Wander and Harald Kloser, composers
"Battle: Los Angeles," Brian Tyler, composer
"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," Alexandre Desplat, composer
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2," Alexandre Desplat, composer
"The Help," Thomas Newman, composer
"Hugo," Howard Shore, composer
"Immortals," Trevor Morris, composer
"Like Crazy," Dustin O’Halloran, composer
"Red Riding Hood," Alex Heffes and Brian Reitzell, composers
"Water for Elephants," James Newton Howard, composer
"X-Men: First Class," Henry Jackman, composer
"Young Adult," Rolfe Kent, composer

A Reminder List of works submitted in the Original Score category shall be sent with a nominations ballot to all members of the Music Branch who shall vote in the order of their preference for not more than five achievements. The five achievements receiving the highest number of votes will become the nominations for final voting for the award.

To be eligible, the original score must be a substantial body of music that serves as original dramatic underscoring, and must be written specifically for the motion picture by the submitting composer. Scores diluted by the use of tracked themes or other preexisting music, diminished in impact by the predominant use of songs, or assembled from the music of more than one composer shall not be eligible.

The 84th Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 5:30 a.m. PT in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, 2012, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar® presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.

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FilmStage's Most-Anticipated Films of 2011

Our Most-Anticipated Films of 2011

Rango (Gore Verbinski; March 4th)

Synopsis: A chameleon that aspires to be a swashbuckling hero finds himself in a Western town plagued by bandits and is forced to literally play the role in order to protect it.
Why You Should See It: The original Pirates team reunites for something that looks surprisingly inspired compared to most of the animation we’ve been prepared to pay money for this year, including Pixar’s dreadful-looking Cars 2. - Dan M.
Battle: Los Angeles (Jonathan Liebesman; March 11th)

Synopsis: A Marine platoon faces off against an alien invasion in Los Angeles.
Why You Should See It: If for no other reason, the PR and marketing department deserve your recognition and 10 bucks for their stellar trailer, posters and overall campaign. Whoever found that auto-tune song? Brava. - Dan M.

Water For Elephants (Francis Lawrence; April 22nd)

Synopsis: A veterinary student abandons his studies after his parents are killed and joins a traveling circus as their vet.
Why You Should See It: Based on the best-selling novel, this film boosts an impressive cast including Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz. The trailer looks stunning, and with Waltz in the intriguing role of August Rosenbluth, it’s hopeful that the story will be equally pleasing. – Kristen C.

X-Men: First Class (Matthew Vaughn; June 3rd)

Synopsis: Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were archenemies, they were closest of friends, working together, with other Mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known. In the process, a rift between them opened, which began the eternal war between Magneto’s Brotherhood and Professor X’s X-MEN.
Why You Should See It: After prepping, but ultimately departing X-Men: Last Stand, Matthew Vaugnn’s (Kick-Ass, Stardust) return to the franchise should provide a breath of fresh air after a sharp decline with non-Singer productions. Bryan Singer also returns as producer, and the stellar cast top-lined by James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender place it in my most-anticipated summer movie category. – Jordan R.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (David Yates; July 15th)

Synopsis: The end begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione go back to Hogwarts to find and destroy Voldemorts final horcruxes, but when Voldemort finds out about their mission, the biggest battle begins and life as they know it will never be the same again.
Why You Should See It: If you’re like almost every other movie goer for the past decade, you’re anxiously awaiting the finale of this epic series. With the original cast reprising their final roles, the special effects blowing our minds, and the final battle between good and evil within our grasp, this is definitely a film you don’t want to miss. – Josh B.

Immortals (Tarsem; Nov. 11th)

Synopsis: Greek warrior Theseus battles against imprisoned titans.
Why You Should See It: Tarsem has the eye and style of a God. The Cell and The Fall were like 2 hours of going down the chocolate river in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory with being bombarded by uncanny imagery. And with The Fall, Tarsem showed he can make something a little more coherent and emotionally compelling than his initial debut film. Hopefully, he continues that rise with this sword and sandals epic. - Jack G.

On The Road (Walter Salles)

Synopsis: A young man sets out to travel the roads and railways of America.
Why You Should See It: Here’s hoping Walter Salles’ next is more ‘The Motorcycle Diaries’ than ‘Dark Water,’ the how-did-this-finally-get-made adaptation of the Jack Kerouac road novel. With Francis Ford Coppola producing and a young, talented cast (Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst) leading the way, this could make Beat-wannabes dreams come true. – Jordan R.

Midnight In Paris (Woody Allen)

Synopsis: A romantic comedy about a family traveling to the French capital for business. The party includes a young engaged couple forced to confront the illusion that a life different from their own is better.
Why You Should See It: Selected for the opening night film at Cannes, Woody Allen is due for a hit after his last two films have disappointed. The large ensemble cast includes Owen Wilson, Marion Cotillard, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Michael Sheen, Adrien Brody, Nina Arianda, Corey Stoll, Mimi Kennedy, Kurt Fullerby, Carla Bruni, and Léa Seydoux. –Jordan R.

Ceremony (Max Winkler)

Synopsis: A young guy crashes the wedding of the thirty-something woman he wants back.
Why You Should See It: Winkler’s directorial debut premiered at TIFF to positive reviews, including my own. Taking a note from Wes Anderson screenplays and a filmmaking style from Baumbach, he has created a lively, often hilarious look at impossible love. – Jordan R.

Butter (Jim Field Smith)

Synopsis: A comedy set in the Midwest U.S., where an adopted girl discovers her talent for butter carving and finds herself pitted against an ambitious local woman in their town’s annual contest.
Why You Should See It: I thought She’s Out of My League was one of the more overlooked comedies last year, and now Jim Field Smith returns with a stronger cast of Olivia Wilde, Hugh Jackman, and Jennifer Garner for his latest film. While the rumored Sundance premiere never happened, look for a release later in the year. – Jordan R.

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2011 Preview: Ten Miscellaneous Contenders

While sequels, remakes, comic book adaptations and animated movies will inevitably dominate 2011's box office, there will still be a few hits that don't fall in to any of these categories. In 2009, there was Avatar, The Hangoverand The Blind Side, and in 2010 there was Inception. Here's a look at ten of the contenders, including three high-profile book adaptations, a few alien invasion movies, a potential Twilight successor or two and some wholly original wild cards.

I Am Number Four (Feb. 18): Based off a recently published young adult novel and featuring an alien in a high school-set romance (like a movie version of television'sRoswell), I Am Number Four fits in to a handful of the above-mentioned categories. While the book is too new to have built much of a fan base, and the Twilightassociation is tangential at best, alien-related movies tend to draw large crowds. If Disney's marketing clearly illuminates a high-stakes sci-fi story, this could turn in to a serious event movie in an otherwise quiet February.

Battle: Los Angeles (March 11): For a completely different alien invasion story, there's Battle: Los Angelesin March. The attention-grabbing trailers portray the movie as Independence Day meets Black Hawk Down, which should make it a huge draw for men of almost any age. If Michelle Rodriguez and Bridget Moynihan's characters are properly incorporated in to the marketing, there may even be some interest from women as well.

Red Riding Hood (March 11): With a plot that appears to involve a forbidden romance, one or more werewolves and a whole lot of trees, it's hardly surprising that the trailer forRed Riding Hood emphasizes that it's from the director ofTwilight. Another apt comparison is last March's Alice in Wonderland, which also featured an appealing female lead in a retelling of a classic story. Amanda Seyfried had some success in 2010 with Dear John and Letters to Juliet but still isn't a guaranteed draw, though neither was Alice's Mia Wasikowska. There's a lot working in this Red Riding Hood's favor, and it should be very well-positioned as long as distributor Warner Bros. opts to flex its full marketing muscle.

Sucker Punch (March 25): Zach Snyder's most top-grossing works to date have been visually-impressive comic book adaptations 300 and Watchmen. Snyder is back at it again, this time with an original idea in Sucker Punch. While it does look completely incoherent, its stylish, sexy, action-packed trailer has fanboys salivating at the mouth. If its girl power message is translated properly, this might be another hit for Snyder and Warner Bros.

Water for Elephants (April 22): It's easy to dismiss Robert Pattinson as just part of the Twilight craze thanks to the poor box office performance of Remember Me last March. However, his next movie Water for Elephants is poised to be much more successful: it's helmed by blockbuster director Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend), has interesting co-stars Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz and is based on a reportedly popular book.

Super 8 (June 10): While little is known about J.J. Abrams' Super 8 at this point, its teaser trailer indicates that Area 51 plays a role, and therefore it's fair to extrapolate that aliens will likely be involved somehow. The mystery surrounding the project calls to mind the marketing behind Cloverfield, which opened strongly in January 2008 before closing with a solid-but-unspectacular $80 million. Expect Super 8 to do better, though how high it goes will depend on whether Abrams is able to create something as crowd-pleasing as the 1970s Spielberg movies he reportedly used as inspiration.

Moneyball (Sept. 23): As baseball movies generally don't knock 'em out of the box office park, the aptly-titledMoneyball may seem like an odd selection here. However, it's a true story directed by an acclaimed director (Capote's Bennett Miller) scheduled for release at the beginning of Fall, which calls to mind The Social Networkfrom 2010. Add in Brad Pitt to the mix, and it seems like this project's under-the-radar status will be short-lived.

Real Steel (Oct. 7): Disney is clearly high on Real Steel—a full-length teaser trailer was released nearly a year ahead of the movie's scheduled opening. And why shouldn't they be enthusiastic? Its Rock'em Sock'em style robot action directed by perennial hitmaker Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum,Cheaper by the Dozen). As long as audiences aren't turned off by the similarities to Transformers, Real Steelseems to be in good shape this Fall.

Hugo Cabret (Dec. 9): Known primarily for directing brutally violent movies like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull,Goodfellas, Gangs of New York and The Departed, director Martin Scorsese tries his hand at a family adventure with children's book adaptation Hugo Cabret. While none of its cast has much box office draw (the actor playing the title role is an unknown), and the book's popularity is unclear, the movie is currently positioned very well, as it's set to open before the unusually packed pre-Christmas rush begins.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Dec. 21): The late Steig Larrson's Millennium book series has sold 50 million copies worldwide and the Swedish language movie adaptations have collectively earned over $200 million worldwide. An English language version was inevitable, and Sony Pictures has fast-tracked this movie for a Christmas 2011 opening. While the apparent decision to have stars Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara speak with a Swedish accent may seem questionable, director David Fincher has proven time and time again that he can masterfully handle adult-leaning thrillers (Seven, Fight Club, Zodiac). His vision combined with the book's overwhelming popularity makes The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo a nearly surefire hit.

War Horse (Dec. 28): Excluding Munich (which was more of an espionage thriller), War Horse is directorSteven Spielberg's first war movie since Saving Private Ryan made $216.5 million (over $360 million adjusted for ticket price inflation) in 1998. It also is set to open just five days after Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin, which leads one to believe a date change may be in order. Regardless, the pedigree alone signals that this is definitely a project to keep an eye on.
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