LotR:RotK takes 11 Oscar Nominations for the 76th Academy Awards

Lord of the Rings Trilogy Forum

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING
In the final chapter of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the battle for Middle Earth and control of the One Ring continues. As Frodo and Sam follow their devious guide, Gollum, toward Mount Doom, where they must destroy the ring, their friends attempt to unite the kingdoms of Rohan and Gondor in battle against the evil Lord Sauron's armies.

NOMINATIONS:

Art Direction
Costume Design
Directing
Film Editing
Makeup
Music (Score)
Music (Song)
Best Picture
Sound Mixing
Visual Effects
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

See below for more info and Mike's 2004 Oscar Preditions!

Grant Major (Art Direction)

This is the third Academy Award nomination for Grant Major. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Art Direction
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Art Direction

Dan Hennah (Set Decoration)

This is the third Academy Award nomination for Dan Hennah. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Art Direction
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Art Direction

Alan Lee (Set Decoration)

This is the second Academy Award nomination for Alan Lee. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Art Direction

Ngila Dickson (Costume Design)

Including her nomination this year for THE LAST SAMURAI, this is the third Academy Award nomination for Ngila Dickson. She was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Costume Design

Richard Taylor (Costume Design)

Including his nomination this year for Makeup for THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, this is the fifth Academy Award nomination for Richard Taylor. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Costume Design
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Winner, Makeup
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Winner, Visual Effects

Peter Jackson (Direction)

Including his nominations this year for Best Picture and Adapted Screenplay for THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, this is the eighth Academy Award nomination for Peter Jackson. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Directing
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Writing (Adapted)
HEAVENLY CREATURES (1994) -- Nominee, Writing (Original)

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Jamie Selkirk (Editing)

This is the first Academy Award nomination for Jamie Selkirk.

Richard Taylor (Makeup)

Including his nomination this year for Costume Design for THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, this is the fifth Academy Award nomination for Richard Taylor. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Costume Design
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Winner, Makeup
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Winner, Visual Effects

Peter King (Makeup)

This is the first Academy Award nomination for Peter King.

Howard Shore (Music: Score)

Including his nomination this year for Original Song for THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, this is the third Academy Award nomination for Howard Shore. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Winner, Music (Original Score)

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"Into the West"
Music and Lyric by Fran Walsh and Howard Shore and Annie Lennox

Fran Walsh (Music: Song)

Including her nominations this year for Best Picture and Adapted Screenplay for THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, this is the seventh Academy Award nomination for Fran Walsh. She was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Writing (Adapted)
HEAVENLY CREATURES (1994) -- Nominee, Writing (Original)

Howard Shore (Music: Song)

Including his nomination this year for Original Score for THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, this is the third Academy Award nomination for Howard Shore. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Winner, Music (Original Score)

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Annie Lennox (Music: Song)

This is the first Academy Award nomination for Annie Lennox.

Barrie Osborne (Best Picture)

This is the third Academy Award nomination for Barrie M. Osborne. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Best Picture

Peter Jackson (Best Picture)

Including his nominations this year for Directing and Adapted Screenplay for THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, this is the eighth Academy Award nomination for Peter Jackson. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Directing
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Writing (Adapted)
HEAVENLY CREATURES (1994) -- Nominee, Writing (Original)

Fran Walsh (Best Picture)

Including her nominations this year for Original Song and Adapted Screenplay for THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, this is the seventh Academy Award nomination for Fran Walsh. She was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Writing (Adapted)
HEAVENLY CREATURES (1994) -- Nominee, Writing (Original)

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FILM SYNOPSIS
In the final chapter of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the battle for Middle Earth and control of the One Ring continues. As Frodo and Sam follow their devious guide, Gollum, toward Mount Doom, where they must destroy the ring, their friends attempt to unite the kingdoms of Rohan and Gondor in battle against the evil Lord Sauron's armies.

Christopher Boyes (Sound Mixing)

Including his nominations this year for Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL, this is the seventh Academy Award nomination for Christopher Boyes. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Sound
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Sound
PEARL HARBOR (2001) -- Winner, Sound Editing
TITANIC (1997) -- Winner, Sound Effects Editing

Michael Semanick (Sound Mixing)

This is the third Academy Award nomination for Michael Semanick. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Sound
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Sound

Michael Hedges (Sound Mixing)

This is the second Academy Award nomination for Michael Hedges. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Sound

Hammond Peek (Sound Mixing)

This is the third Academy Award nomination for Hammond Peek. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Sound
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Sound

Jim Rygiel (Visual Effects)

This is the third Academy Award nomination for Jim Rygiel. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Winner, Visual Effects
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Winner, Visual Effects

Joe Letteri (Visual Effects)

This is the second Academy Award nomination for Joe Letteri. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Winner, Visual Effects

Randall William (Visual Effects)

This is the third Academy Award nomination for Randall William Cook. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Winner, Visual Effects
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Winner, Visual Effects

Alex Funke (Visual Effects)

This is the third Academy Award nomination for Alex Funke. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Winner, Visual Effects
TOTAL RECALL (1990) -- Winner, Special Achievement Award (Visual Effects)

Fran Walsh (Writing: Adapted Screenplay)

Including her nominations this year for Original Song and Best Picture for THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, this is the seventh Academy Award nomination for Fran Walsh. She was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Writing (Adapted)
HEAVENLY CREATURES (1994) -- Nominee, Writing (Original)

Philippa Boyens (Writing: Adapted Screenplay)

This is the second Academy Award nomination for Philippa Boyens. She was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Writing (Adapted)

Peter Jackson (Writing: Adapted Screenplay)

Including his nominations this year for Directing and Best Picture for THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING, this is the eighth Academy Award nomination for Peter Jackson. He was previously nominated for:

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS (2002) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Directing
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Best Picture
THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Nominee, Writing (Adapted)
HEAVENLY CREATURES (1994) -- Nominee, Writing (Original)

Art Direction

I didn't see Girl With a Pearl Earring, but I can't immagine this award going anywhere but into the hands of Grany Major. As I watched the movies, I noticed that the images strikingly resembled the visions I had in my head as I read the books. I can't help but predict that a majority of fans felt the same way, and so will the Academy.

Costume Design

One of the things one DOESN'T notice off the bat about LotR, the costumes. Along the same lines as the Art Direction, the costumes of the trilogy really did reflect what one pictures while reading the books. I think they'll take this one.

Directing

He's done what, in my opinion, no Hollywood director never has. Oscar for him.

Film Editing

I might sound like a parrot, but I think this one goes to LotR. They shot SO MUCH footage... editing would have been monumental. I think Jamie did a good job.

Makeup

The only other contenders for this one Master and Commander and Pirates of the Caribbean. When you are creating mythical characters, real people just don't compare.

Music (Score)

If it were me, I'd give this one to Dan Elfman for Big Fish. However, I'm guessing the Academy will stick with favored Shore, who is also a wonderful composer. Either one could take it. For an extremely unlikely upset, but also a worthy score, look for Finding Nemo.

Music (Song)

Into the West has been done to death. My vote is You Will Be My Ain True Love by Sting. (for Cold Mountain)

Best Picture

It's a deserving film, to say the least, though there are those among us (http://www.inreview.com/showthread....14682&forumid=9) who wouldn't agree. My guess, however, is that Mystic River will take this one (though I'd be more than happy to see it go to Jackson).

Sound Mixing

The five films in this catagory are more than deserving, but I give it to The Last Samurai.

Visual Effects

LotR had spectacular effects. From a gigantic spider who actually held Frodo and wrapped him in silk, to the inside of Mount Doom (I was literally feeling the heat)... However, I give this one to Barbosa changing into a skeleton in real time. (Pirates of the Caribbean) The storm scenes were great, too (they actually built three full-size ships for the production - wow).

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Is there any question? Didn't think so.

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That makes 6-8 Oscars for them this year. Good luck to Lord of the Rings!

I'm glad they got all of those. They deserved it!!!

Right... Best Trilogy of the Last Few Years....

Lord of the Rings rocks!!!! When I watched the film, I could feel the emotion inside. No other movie like this. But, there are 2 things are bad: 1.the fellowship is ended and this is the last chapter.... Whatever, LOTR deserve all the best!!!!!! I love all the trilogy! Anyone deals with me?

Just a few hours to go until the Oscars start. This thread will be sticky for the week for all of your comments on how ROTK did. If it wins, please feel free to celebrate, or if it is denied its rightful Oscar, we just ask that you keep it clean.

What are you talking about fuscia? Of course it's going to win! We ARE going to be celebrating. I don't want to hear anything else.

Well, the Academy has been known to screw up before. I just hope that they have the sense to give this Masterful work of art the credit it deserves.

Sandy, you can just continue the celebration for the morning crowd.

Well LoTR: RotK just won all 11 Academy Awards and they deserved it.

Let the party begin. At last the Academy got it right.

WAY TO GO *** LORD OF THE RINGS***

WOOHOO!! I only stayed up to watch them receive 7 of their awards , I fell asleep at 4 am!!

If only they had received another oscar, so they could have beaten Titanic! Anyway...

LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN!!!