Oscar Nominee Reaction Quotes

"I am very pleased that The Departed has been honored with five nominations for this year's Academy Awards. I am particularly happy that the hard work of the entire cast and crew has been rewarded with a Best Picture nomination and that the specific contributions of Mark Wahlberg, our screenwriter William Monahan, and my longtime editor Thelma Schoonmaker have been recognized with nominations as well."

--Martin Scorsese, Best Director Nominee, "The Departed"

"I'm honored to receive this nomination from the Academy -- especially in a year full of such worthy nominees. I'm grateful to everyone who has supported 'Blood Diamond.' Being nominated is a tribute to everyone who worked on this film -- especially Ed Zwick. I am also thrilled for Djimon, Mark and Marty -- all so deserving of this recognition."

-- Leonardo DiCaprio, Best Actor nominee for "Blood Diamond" and co-star of Martin Scorsese's "The Departed."

"Congratulations to all the nominees. It is a great honor to be considered among this calibre of performers. No competition, all celebration. Let the parties begin."

-- Will Smith, Best Actor nominee for "The Pursuit of Happyness"

"I would like to thank the Academy, it is a great honor to be nominated. When the idea of making 'The Queen' was first mooted we had no idea that the result would have quite the impact it has had. It is astounding the way that audiences have responded by taking the film to their hearts.

It is one of the hardest roles to play not just a living person but one who is part of our everyday lives in Britain. Whilst her presence is with us from her image on the letters that come through our door and on the money we spend, we know so little of the woman behind the image. I hope that my performance has conveyed a sense of Elizabeth the woman as well as the Queen.

I am indebted to Peter Morgan for his tremendous screenplay and to director Stephen Frears who was a joy to work with and was sensitive to the nuance of the role.

I am so proud to be a part of this incredible film-making team and the recipient of this nomination."

--Helen Mirren, Best Actress nominee, "The Queen"

"I am deeply honored and humbled that the Academy has chosen to recognize my performance in 'Dreamgirls.' Without a doubt receiving this nomination will stand out as one of the highlights of my career, and I graciously share it with Bill Condon, my castmates and the producers of 'Dreamgirls.'"

--Eddie Murphy, Best Supporting Actor nominee, "Dreamgirls"

"We tried to make 'Happy Feet' different from anything that has been seen before. It was a crazy four year labor of love that brought together great talent from all around the world. A stunning voice cast, brilliant singers and musicians, an army of young and passionate animators and visual effect artists who were determined to push the technology to its limits. To know that the film has been so widely embraced and now acknowledged by an Academy nomination for Best Animated Film validates all our best labors ... It means we weren't so crazy after all."

--George Miller, director of Best Animated Feature nominee "Happy Feet"

"This is, of course, the highest compliment our industry bestows and the greatest honor. I am proud and thrilled 'The Queen' has been embraced internationally like this. The whole journey has been mind-boggling and exciting. I sincerely hope friends at home will still talk to me."

--Peter Morgan, Best Original Screenplay nominee, "The Queen"

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