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January 22, 2008 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the 80th Academy Awards, and “Made in NY” films have received sixteen nominations. The following films bear the mark of distinction for being “Made in NY:”

Best motion picture of the year
Michael Clayton (Warner Bros.) A Clayton Productions, LLC Production: Sydney Pollack, Jennifer Fox and Kerry Orent, Producers

Performance by an actor in a leading role
George Clooney in Michael Clayton (Warner Bros.)

Performance by an actor in a supporting role
Tom Wilkinson in Michael Clayton (Warner Bros.)

Performance by an actress in a leading role
Laura Linney in The Savages (Fox Searchlight)

Performance by an actress in a supporting role
Ruby Dee in American Gangster (Universal)
Tilda Swinton in Michael Clayton (Warner Bros.)

Achievement in art direction
American Gangster (Universal): Art Direction: Arthur Max; Set Decoration: Beth A. Rubino

Achievement in costume design
Across the Universe (Sony Pictures Releasing): Albert Wolsky

Achievement in directing
Michael Clayton (Warner Bros.): Tony Gilroy

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)
Michael Clayton (Warner Bros.): James Newton Howard

Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original song)
“Happy Working Song” from Enchanted (Walt Disney): Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Stephen Schwartz
“Raise It Up” from August Rush (Warner Bros.): Nominees to be determined
“So Close” from Enchanted (Walt Disney): Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Stephen Schwartz
“That’s How You Know” from Enchanted (Walt Disney): Music by Alan Menken; Lyric by Stephen Schwartz

Original screenplay
Michael Clayton (Warner Bros.): Written by Tony Gilroy
The Savages (Fox Searchlight): Written by Tamara Jenkins

The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting would like to congratulate these “Made in NY” nominees. The 80th Academy Awards ceremony will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2008, at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, airing on ABC at 8pm EST. For a complete list of nominees, visit http://www.oscars.org.