But Life of Pi should easily win for Best Cinematography, as well as Best Original Score.

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His compatriot Danny Cohen is also up for best cinematography for his atmospheric work on The King's Speech.

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Best Picture and Best Director nominations are likely, as well as Best Cinematography, Best Original Screenplay, Best Art Direction, and few more.

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Oscars for: director Ang Lee, lead actor Heath Ledger, supporting actor Jake Gyllenhaal, supporting actress Michelle Williams, best film, best cinematography, best screenplay and best musical score.

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Although mainstream Hollywood films have been shot digitally for about the last 12 years, the first digital film to win an Oscar for best cinematography was Slumdog Millionaire in 2009.

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It would be like if the Oscars hyped up the night by promising the premiere of the trailer of The Avengers 2 between the Best Support Actor and Best Cinematography awards.

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Mel hasn't had the best of years, but I still see Apocalypto picking up best foreign language and cinematography.

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And besides the Best Director and Best Picture nominations, it added Cinematography and Production Design to the mix, plus a few more.

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It is sure to get a few other nominations, including possibly for Cinematography, Editing, and Sound Editing, not to mention a probable nod for Best Original Song.

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