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Sweeney Todd, which opens in select theaters on Friday, December 21, received a total of four nominations, including a Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy nod for Johnny Depp, as well as a Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy mention for his Mrs. Lovett, Helena Bonham Carter. Director Tim Burton was also honored with a nomination in the Best Director category.
Summer hit Hairspray received three nominations, including a Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy nomination for newcomer Nikki Blonsky, who plays Tracy Turnblad, and a Supporting Actor in a Musical or Comedy nomination for John Travolta, who plays Edna Turnblad. Although the film included several new songs written for the movie unlike Sweeney Todd, none were honored in the Best Song category.
Another nomination of note for theater lovers is the Best Performance by a Supporting Actress nod for stage regular Amy Ryan for her work in the Ben Affleck-directed thriller Gone Baby Gone.
For a complete list of nominees, visit Hollywood.com.


