AAP General News (Australia)
02-10-1999
FED: Four Australians nominated for Oscars
SYDNEY, Feb 10 AAP - Four Australians picked up nominations today for the 71st annual
Academy Awards.
Actress Cate Blanchett was nominated for best actress for her role in Elizabeth, alongside
Shakespeare in Love's Gwyneth Paltrow and previous Oscar winner Meryl Streep.
Geoffrey Rush is in the running for best supporting actor for his role in Shakespeare in
Love while Rachel Griffiths received a nomination in the best supporting actress category for
Hilary and Jackie.
Director Peter Weir earned a nomination for best director for the Truman Show.
But he has a formidable rival in Steven Spielberg who stormed the list of Oscar nominees
for his epic World War II drama, Saving Private Ryan.
The nominations were announced early today in Beverly Hills, California.
Comedian Whoopi Goldberg will host the Academy Awards ceremony at The Shrine Auditorium in
Los Angeles on March 21.
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KEYWORD: OSCARS AUST
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