More concerning was that none of the nominees for best orchestral performance were American orchestras.
The nominees were selected by more than 700 sports writers and editors around the world.
But what if you look at the bottom line for each of the nominees?
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If confirmed, the nominees will fill some of the 100-plus vacancies on the federal bench.
Actually the closest thing to a big box-office winner among the nominees is Juno, from News Corp.
She was one of the nominees at last week's Music of Black Origin (Mobo) awards in London.
Of the nominees, I think The Invisible War is probably the one that wins the Oscar.
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Hollywood woke up early today as the nominees for the 83rd Academy Awards were announced this morning.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall are among the nominees for the 39th annual Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.
The nominees range from Pixar's newest animation director to foreign filmmakers to a group of college students.
In Britain, the Financial Services Authority has been given veto power over the nominees to big bank boards.
NPR's movie-music expert Andy Trudeau has been listening carefully to all of the nominees for Best Original Score.
Evaluating the nominees based on what percentage of their production they returned definitely favors movies with low budgets.
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The nominees for this year's prize will be announced on 12 September, with the winner named on 1 November.
It's no wonder that the nominees have been modest and circumspect about their chances, nobody more so than Affleck.
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There are no women or people of color among the director nominees, and the acting nominees are all white.
Granted, there were some other highly acclaimed and timely documentaries among the nominees.
Among the nominees for the sports award were Antrim GAA football manager Brian White and snooker star Joe Swail.
Sometimes after 10 months of waiting, that unanimous consent is gotten and the approval of the nominees is unanimous.
The nominees' ministries will not be revealed until the individuals have been approved.
Among the nominees in the top categories, several artists stand out from the often overwhelmingly pop-driven focus of the Academy.
Six out of ten of the nominees we looked at saw their box office earnings fall by quite a bit.
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The vote will take place in a few weeks once the nominees are picked, and winners will be announced shortly thereafter.
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When you look at the nominees based on their popularity ranking one thing stands out: older actors are more more beloved.
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The nominees can create new videos over the next five days to promote themselves, plead for votes and make acceptance speeches.
Hess said the nominees chosen by Elliott would effectively dismantle the company.
Brand Keys wishes good luck to all the nominees and advertisers, too.
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The nominees for this year's Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards have been unveiled.
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity discuss the nominees ahead of the announcement without clearance to do so on the record.
"That being said, the confirmation process should be about the nominees and their ability to do the jobs they're nominated for, " Vietor said.
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