Its 'Avatar' Vs 'The Hurt Locker' at 2010 Oscars

Los Angeles, Mar 7 (PTI) The 82nd Academy Awards will
see a battle of the exes with James Cameron's sci-fi
blockbuster 'Avatar' and his former-wife Kathryn Bigelow's
Iraq war drama 'Hurt Locker' fighting it out for top honours
after receiving nine nominations each.

The red carpet had been rolled out as organizers make
last minute checks for the Hollywood extravaganza, which gets
under way at 5 pm local time on March 7.
Both the films have been nominated in the 'Best
Picture' category with Cameron and Bigelow being pitted
against each other in the Best Director category.
While, Cameron's 3D sci-fi juggernaut, which has taken
more than USD 2 billion at the box office, won the Best Film
trophy at the Golden Globes, 'Hurt Locker' sweeped the BAFTAs
and Directors Guild Awards.
Despite being hit by controversies, industry paper The
Hollywood Reporter on Friday predicted wins for Bigelow in
both Best Picture and Director categories.
One of the producers of the film has been banned from
attending the ceremony over illegal campaigning and the film
is also facing a lawsuit from a serviceman alleging he was the
inspiration for the movie.
If 'Hurt Locker' wins, it will be the lowest-grossing
best picture winner in Oscars history with earnings of around
USD 15 million. And if Bigelow is named Best Director she
would be first female to win the award, foe which only four
women have ever been nominated. (MORE) PTI RTK
MYR


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