Eight was the lucky number for Australian hopes at this year's Academy Awards nominations, representing not only the tally of nods for Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' but also the amount of times Cate Blanchett has now been up for acting awards.
Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' is the third most nominated film for this year's BAFTAs with nine nods, while Cate Blanchett and Greig Fraser are also in the mix.
'Elvis' director Baz Luhrmann will be among the honourees at next month's Lumiere Awards in LA, having been chosen to receive the Harold Lloyd Award.
As expected, Cate Blanchett secured her fourth Golden Globe for her performance as the titular character in Todd Field’s 'Tár' on Wednesday.
Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' and Frances O'Connor's 'Emily', produced by Arenamedia, have received a BAFTA boost, with both biopics well represented in the longlist for the annual film awards.
‘The Banshees of Inisherin’, ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ lead AACTA International Award noms
Indie darlings 'The Banshees of Inisherin' and 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' have dominated the nominations for the AACTA International Awards with six apiece.
A who's who of Australian acting talent will contend the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards, with Hugh Jackman, Margot Robbie, Cate Blanchett, and Elizabeth Debicki all landing nominations.
After dominating the AACTA Industry Awards on Monday, Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' continued its sweep at the main ceremony, winning another four awards, including Best Film and Best Direction.