Even as the world turns toward the holidays, and everyone you know is spreading cheer and otherwise tis-ing the season, you can bet what’s right around the corner—the annual film and T.V. award extravaganza known as the Golden Globes. As traditional, the nods were handed out in the in the early morning hours at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Most nominations were expected. There’s no surprise that Heath Ledger earned a posthumous nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of the Joker in ”Batman Returns.” But the battle for best is shaping up between “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “Frost/Nixon.” “Button” and “Frost” garnered 5 nomination each, including Best Feature for Drama, Best Director and Best Screenplay, just to name a few.

One pleasant surprise was when James Franco got a nod for Best Supporting Actor. However, he was not noticed for his performance in “Milk,” which some insiders predicted. Instead, he earned the nomination for his depiction for the sweet pothead in “Pineapple Express.” Tom Cruise also garnered Best Supporting Actor nomination for the sleazy, filthy-mouthed executive in “Tropic Thunder.”

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