2008 Award Nominations

[Alex]

And to repeat a service provided in past years, if you are interested in cramming in all the nominees here are you're viewing options for all the nominated films. Additionally, there will be screenings of all the Animated and Live Action shorts on February 8. Check local theaters.

Australia - 1 nomination (Costume Design)

Still in theaters. Limited availability (200+ theaters). Released to DVD on March 3, after the Academy Awards.

The Baader Meinhof Complex - 1 nomination (Foreign Language Picture - Germany)

Has not been released in the United States. Has not been released on DVD even in Germany.

The Betrayal (Nerakhoon) - 1 nomination (Documentary Feature)

In 1 theater. Not available on DVD.

Bolt - 1 nominated (Animated Feature)

Still in theaters. Limited availability (300+ theaters).

Changeling - 3 nominations (Actress, Cinematography, Art Direction)

No longer in theaters. Releases on DVD February 17.

The Class (Entre les Murs) - 1 nomination (Foreign Language Picture - France)

Has not yet played in theaters in the United States. Has not yet been scheduled for DVD release in the United States. French DVD release is March 24 after the Academy Awards.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - 13 nominations (Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Actress, Adapted Screenplay, Editing, Cinematography, Art Design, Costume Design, Makeup, Visual Effects, Sound, Original Score)

Still in theaters. Wide availability (2,000+ theaters).

The Dark Knight - 8 nominations (Supporting Actor, Editing, Cinematography, Art Direction, Makeup, Visual Effects, Sound, Sound Editing)

No longer in theaters. Available on DVD. Not available from Netflix streaming.

Defiance - 1 nomination (Original Score)

Still in theaters. Wide availability (1,700+ theaters)

Departures (Okuribito) - 1 nomination (Foreign Language Picture - Japan)

No information. Has not played in the United States.

Doubt - 5 nominations (Actress, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress twice, Adapted Screenplay)

Still in theaters. Moderate availability (700+ theaters).

The Duchess - 2 nominations (Art Direction, Costume Design)

No longer in theaters. Available on DVD. Not available from Netflix streaming.

Encounters at the End of the World - 1 nomination (Documentary Feature)

No longer in theaters. Available on DVD. Not available from Netflix streaming.

Frost/Nixon - 5 nominations (Picture, Director, Actor, Adapted Screenplay, Editing)

Still in theaters. Limited availability (100+ theaters).

Frozen River - 2 nominations (Actress, Original Screenplay)

No longer in theaters (barely ever was). Releases on DVD February 10.

The Garden - 1 nomination (Documentary Feature)

No theatrical release. Not available on DVD.

Happy-Go-Lucky - 1 nomination (Original Screenplay)

Still in theaters. Very limited availability (>50 theaters). Release on DVD March 10, after the Academy Awards.

Hellboy II: The Golden Army - 1 nomination (Makeup)

No longer in theaters. Available on DVD. Not available from Netflix streaming.

In Bruges - 1 nomination (Original Screenplay)

No longer in theaters. Available on DVD. Not available from Netflix streaming.

Iron Man - 2 nominations (Visual Effects, Sound Editing)

No longer in theaters. Available on DVD. Not available from Netflix streaming.

Kung Fu Panda - 1 nomination (Animated Feature)

No longer in theaters. Available on DVD. Not available from Netflix streaming.

Man on Wire - 1 nomination (Documentary Feature)

No longer in theaters. Available on DVD. Available from Netflix streaming.

Milk - 8 nominations (Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor, Original Screenplay, Editing, Costume Design, Original Score)

Still in theaters. Limited availability (200+ theaters).

Rachel Getting Married - 1 nomination (Actress)

Still in theaters. Very limited availability (>100 theaters). Release on DVD March 17, after the Academy Awards.

The Reader - 5 nominations (Picture, Director, Actress, Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography)

Still in theaters. Moderate availability (400+ theaters).

Revanche- 1 nomination (Foreign Language Picture - Austria)

Has not played in the United States.

Revolutionary Road - 3 nominations (Supporting Actor, Art Direction, Costume Design)

Still in theaters. Limited availability (100+ theaters).

Slumdog Millionaire - 10 nominations (Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Editing, Cinematography, Sound, Sound Editing, Original Score, Original Song twice)

Still in theaters. Moderate availability (600+ theaters).

Tropic Thunder - 1 nomination (Supporting Actor)

Still in theaters. Very limited availability (>100 theaters). longer in theaters. Available on DVD. Not available from Netflix streaming.

Trouble the Water - 1 nomination (Documentary Feature)

No longer in theaters. Not available on DVD.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona - 1 nomination (Supporting Actress)

Still in theaters. Very limited availability (>100 theaters). Release on DVD January 27.

The Visitor - 1 nomination (Actor)

No longer in theaters. Available on DVD. Not available from Netflix streaming.

Wall-E - 6 nominations (Original Screenplay, Sound, Sound Editing, Original Score, Original Song, Animated Feature)

No longer in theaters. Available on DVD. Not available from Netflix streaming.

Waltz with Bashir - 1 nomination (Foreign Language Picture - Israel)

Still in theaters. Very limited availability (>10 theaters). Has been released to DVD in Israel.

Wanted - 2 nominations (Sound, Sound Editing)

No longer in theaters. Available on DVD. Not available from Netflix streaming.

The Wrestler - 2 nominations (Actor, Supporting Actress)

Still in theaters. Limited availability (100+ theaters).