The Academy is about to mail out the ballots Friday. A total of 5,810 members voted. The ballots must be returned to the PriceWaterhouseCoopers by Jan. 12th at 5 p.m., but the Academy is mailing them early as a special Christmas gift.

The Oscar award nominations will be unveiled to the public on Jan. 22nd. That’s when we will know who got nominated for “Best Picture”, “Best Director”, “Best Actor/Actress”, etc.

The 81st Academy Awards is on Feb. 22nd, 2009 at the Kodak Theater.

Variety Reports:

http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117997746.html?nav=news&categoryid=1983&cs=1

Get ready for Jan 22nd!!!! This will be huge!!!

My prediction for the “Best Picture” nominations is still set in stone: “The Dark Knight”, “Milk”, “Frost/Nixon”, “Changeling”, and “Wall-E”.

Now you know why “The Dark Knight” is getting re-released Jan. 20th. 🙂

Even more proof that “The Dark Knight” will get “Best Picture” nomination!!!

Kev