February 12, 2012

Avatar Wins Golden Globes' Top Prize

by Jennifer M. Wood | Published January 18, 2010

James Cameron was king of the world at last night’s Golden Globes, taking home the statues for Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Director. The night was full of upsets and surprises, and a lot of comedy with Ricky Gervais taking the lead as host. The full list of winners in all film categories include…

Best Motion Picture - Drama: Avatar
Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: The Hangover
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Robert Downey Jr., Sherlock Holmes
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Mo’Nique, Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
Best Director: James Cameron, Avatar
Best Screenplay: Jason Reitman & Sheldon Turner, Up in the Air
Best Original Song - Motion Picture: “The Weary King,” T-Bone Burnett, Crazy Heart
Best Original Score - Motion Picture: Michael Giacchino, Up
Best Animated Film: Up
Best Foreign Language Film: The White Ribbon