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Source: yahoo.com
As Hollywood enters the prestige season, when studios unveil most of their awards contenders, Ledger seems a solid bet for an acting nomination as the maniacal bad guy the Joker. The role has been classified as one of the best villains in Hollywood history, a remarkable turn by the actor who died in January of an accidental prescription drug overdose.
While "The Dark Knight" also should score well in technical categories, its Oscar prospects are slim for other key awards, among them an acting honor for Christian Bale, reprising his "Batman Begins" lead role with an exceptional delivery as the comic-book superhero.
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With "The Dark Knight" finally winding down at theaters after crossing the $500 million mark, studios are beginning to roll out their serious awards contenders, though Oscar night Feb. 22 remains nearly six months off.
The Toronto International Film Festival, along with the Venice and Telluride fests, traditionally launch the marathon of screenings, interviews and celebrity appearances that lead up the Oscars.
"Toronto has a track record over the years of breaking films for awards consideration," said Piers Handling, director of the festival that runs through Saturday...." yahoo.com
FrosteyK
I thank the question should be is can other Oscar heavyweights compete with the Dark Knight
i think the DK will do great at the oscars!
It's the same way with literature. Good is good, genre or not.
How many more movies are there going to be with Batman though?
SMURFY
YES, OSCAR IS WORTHY......WHEN HE WANTS 2 B.
No one will ever top the late Heath Ledger's performance as the most twisted Joker ever.
Helene
Im so glad i got to see this movie, its ashame ledger is gone. He was way to brillant and young.
Recent Viewers:
.. YES!! it is Oscar worthy....