“It’s an honor to have been a part of this film, and to have worked side by side with Clint, Morgan, and all of Clint’s wonderful collaborators. It is an experience that I will forever cherish. I’m beside myself.” ~ Best Actress nominee Hilary Swank for Million Dollar Baby
“I want to thank the Academy for their kind recognition not only on my behalf, but on behalf of this remarkable film. It¹s always very gratifying to be recognized by your peers and even more so when that recognition is shared by such a wonderful team of creative professionals. This is a very personal film for me and for everyone involved, and we deeply appreciate the Academy¹s support.” ~ Best Actor, Best Director nominee Clint Eastwood for Million Dollar Baby
“It is an honor to be recognized by the Academy for the work that I was privileged to do in this jewel of a film. The fact that the venerable Mr. Eastwood and the magnificent Ms. Swank have also been nominated makes me so happy that I could just burst.” ~ Best Supporting Actor nominee Morgan Freeman for Million Dollar Baby
Closer. To receive this kind of recognition is wonderful and feels like a prize on top of a prize. It’s an honor to have my name listed in the same category with actresses I so admire. Without the incredible work of Jude, Clive and Julia, the words of Patrick Marber and most importantly the strong and loving guidance of Mike Nichols I would not be blessed with this honor.” ~ Best Supporting Actress nominee Natalie Portman for Closer
“I am extremely honored and proud to be nominated for my role in Closer.
It is a testament to the great direction, writing, and work of the entire cast.” ~ Best Supporting Actor nominee Clive Owen for Closer
“I am delighted and proud to receive the nomination for Original Song, especially for a project that is so dear to me,” said Phantom of the Opera producer and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. “Charles Hart provided beautiful lyrics and Minnie Driver did a brilliant job bringing the song to life. I also want to congratulate John Mathieson, Anthony Pratt and Celia Bobak on their well deserved nominations.” ~ Best Original Song nominee Andrew Lloyd Webber for The Phantom of the Opera
It is such an honor for The Incredibles to receive four Oscar nominations. I am thrilled that Pixar’s creative team is being recognized for their amazing work by the Academy alongside many other talented nominees. The screenplay nomination is particularly gratifying since storytelling is at the heart of what makes Pixar so special and what makes cinema such an amazing art form. I would like to thank the fantastic folks at Disney and Pixar who helped make this happen.” ~ Director Brad Bird for The Incredibles
“We are thrilled that Sideways has been acknowledged for 5 nominations including Best Picture and that our screenplay was singled out for recognition. Rex Pickett’s novel was a magnificent source to work from, with it’s hilarious, poignant story and richly layered characters. The outstanding work by all of the actors, walking the fine line between comedy and drama with precision and warmth, made our script and the film the best it could be.” ~ Screenwriters Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor for Sideways
