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James Cameron, Sarah Polley among Canadian filmmakers vying for Golden Globes

Awards program back on the air after one-year hiatus
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Director James Cameron poses for photographers upon arrival at the World premiere of the film BԪַAvatar: The Way of WaterBԪַ in London, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Several big Canadian names are competing at tonightBԪַs Golden Globes, as the film and TV awards show attempts a comeback after a year off the air.

Among the high-profilenames is James Cameron, who is vying for the best director award for his sci-fi epic BԪַAvatar: The Way of Water,BԪַ which is also up for best drama motion picture.

Also in the running is Toronto filmmaker Sarah Polley, who is nominated for best screenplay with her female-led drama, BԪַWomen Talking.BԪַ The film also received a nod for best score.

Competing in the best animated feature category is the Toronto-set coming-of-age adventure BԪַTurning RedBԪַ by Canadian animator Domee Shi.

On the performance front, Canadian-American actor Brendan Fraser is up for best actor for his leading role in Darren AronofskyBԪַs film BԪַThe Whale,BԪַ while VancouverBԪַs Seth Rogen is nominated for best supporting actor in the limited series BԪַPam & Tommy.BԪַ

Meanwhile, Martin Short is contending for best actor in a TV comedy series for his turn as an eccentric theatre director in BԪַOnly Murders in the Building.BԪַ

NBC did not broadcast last yearBԪַs Golden Globes after an expose by the Los Angeles Times alleged ethical improprieties within the showBԪַs organizers, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The report also found that the group included no Black members.

Now, the group says itBԪַs expanded and diversified its membership and voting process, and has a new strict code of conduct in place. Celebrities are expected to attend, and comedian Jerrod Carmichael is set to host the show, airing on NBC and Citytv in Canada.

BԪַNoel Ransome, The Canadian Press





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