2008 Golden Globes Results

While the ceremony didn't occur this year (due to the writers' strike), a press conference revealed the winners of the 65th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was nominated for four awards. Here are the results:

Sweeney Todd won Best Picture (Comedy or Musical category), and Johnny Depp won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical) for his role as the sinister barber, Sweeney Todd.

Tim Burton was nominated for Best Director of a motion picture (which covers both comedy/musical and drama films) and Helena Bonham Carter was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical) for her role as Mrs. Lovett.


Tim Burton's films have been recognized by the Golden Globes in previous years. In 1990, Jack Nicholson was nominated for Best Actor (comedy or musical) for his performance as the twisted Joker in Burton's Batman. In 1991, Johnny Depp was nominated for Best Actor (comedy or musical) for his performance as the quiet Edward in Edward Scissorhands. In 1994, Danny Elfman's musical score for The Nightmare Before Christmas was nominated for Best Original Score. In 1995, Tim Burton's Ed Wood was recognized in three categories: Best Picture (comedy or musical), Johnny Depp for Best Actor (comedy or musical), and Martin Landau won the award for Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (of any both motion picture categories) for his performance as Bela Lugosi. Big Fish was nominated for four Golden Globe Awards in 2004: Best Picture (comedy or musical), Albert Finney for Best Supporting Actor, Danny Elfman's score, and the original song for the film, "Man of the Hour" by Eddie Vedder. And in 2006, Johnny Depp was nominated for Best Actor (comedy or musical) for his performance as the wacky Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Johnny Depp Tastes Like Frogs' Legs

At the Tokyo, Japan premiere of his latest movie, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Johnny Depp was asked to consider what he would taste like if he was a real life cannibal. Depp's answer: "Frogs' legs," and adding he would taste a little bitter. "I would suggest deep frying," the actor said with amusement. Director Tim Burton pondered his answer for a while before coming to the conclusion of chicken, but producer Richard D. Zanuck did not hesitate with his response: "Shark!" the producer exclaimed enthusiastically, laughing. The trio said this at a press conference in front of 600 media. More than 6,000 fans were at the premiere.

Three very enthusiastic Japanese fans. (AP)

Depp and Burton were also asked about what they thought of the Golden Globes Awards ceremony being cancelled this year, due to a writers' strike.

"I'm just torn into pieces about it. I feel really disappointed," he said, grinning, while Burton added: "I'm just happy. I don't have to make a trip to Los Angeles. That's all I feel."

Sweeney Todd was nominated for Best Picture (musical or comedy), Johnny Depp for Best Actor, Helena Bonham Carter for Best Actress, and Tim Burton for Best Director.

Sweeney Todd's Tokyo premiere took place on Wednesday, January 9th, 2008. The film will be released throughout Japan on January 19th, 2008.

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp at the Tokyo premiere.
(AP/Katsumi Kasahara)


(AP/Katsumi Kasahara)

"Sweeney Todd" Gets Four Golden Globe Nominations Including Best Picture

The nominees for the 2008 Golden Globe Awards have been announced. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has earned four nominations:

- Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy:
Sweeney Todd (Parkes/MacDonald and Zanuck Company; DreamWorks/Paramount Distribution / Warner Bros. Pictures)

-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy:
Helena Bonham Carter

-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy:
Johnny Depp

-Best Director - Motion Picture:
Tim Burton


The 65th Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast on January 13th, 2008.