The nominations for the 2008 Constellation Awards have been announced and have recognized the “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” film and actress Emma Watson for awards. First, Miss Watson was nominated in the category of ‘Best Female Performance in a 2007 Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series’ for her role as Hermione Granger in the fifth film. The next nomination went to the fifth film for its achievements in costuming in the category of ‘Best Technical Accomplishment in a 2007 Science Fiction Film or Television Production.’ Jany Temime, the costume designer for OotP, received this nomination for the film.
The Constellation Awards recognizes the best science fiction and fantasy films and television productions of the past year with emphasis on contributions from Canadian companies and performers. Voting has now begun and is open to all Canadian citizens or permanent residents, as well as attendees of the Polaris 21 convention or members of the TCON Promotional Society. Complete information as well as the ballot and submission guidelines can be found right here. Voting ends on June 15th and the winners will be announced at the upcoming Polaris 22 convention during the weekend of July 11th, 2008.
I love Alan Rickman as well. He almost makes me like Snape when I watch the films! :p In fact, I enjoy almost all of the adult actors. But for me, the kids really are the heart of the films; they are generally the ones who are able to make or break the movie, and the adults, for the most part, are just along for the ride (however enjoyable their performances are). Just my opinion.
Also, I don’t really like to compare the kids’ acting to the adults’ acting, because I don’t think it’s fair. The adults have had years more experience (and in most cases, years more professional training) than the kids have had. And, well, the kids are still kids, whereas the adults are adults, right? They should be better actors than the kids! So while I may criticize Emma’s acting, I will at least only compare her to the actors in her age group, who have the same level of experience she does, rather than adult actors who have been acting longer than she has been alive! ;)
@Ginger, yes it makes sense someone from Ootp got nominated, but would have made better sense if Dan had been selected as he did a great job, or Rupert, who isn’t the best actor but still more convincing than Emma.
All this talk of whether Emma is a good actress or not I find rather interesting. What I would say is that I think all 3 of them (Radcliffe, Grint, Watson) are good actors – I mean I can’t picture anyone else in those roles so I obviously have accepted their portrayals of Harry, Ron and Hermione. But what I would also add is that I don’t think any of them at this point in their careers are deserving of acting awards and what’s more I think it’s an injustice to them to give them acting awards. They still have a long ways to go – from what I’ve seen it takes years and years for an actor to hone their craft – and generally, movies like the Harry Potter movies are not a showcase for acting – yes we all enjoy the characters but the movies are a big extravaganza so to speak – in many ways the special effects are the “starring player” – certainly Ron and Hermione were but bit players in the last film so to nominate either of them in a starring role is laughable – not that I don’t like Grint or Watson, mind you – but to say that their acting deserved awards – they were not on screen enough to warrant such kudos. As for Radcliffe – well I don’t think his portrayal of Harry warrants acting awards either because in my humble opinion the role (as most of the roles in a movie of this nature) are not the kind of roles that garners awards – though I do think Radcliffe is making smart career choices that perhaps will someday get him such awards. Hopefully Grint and Watson will get similar choices once they move on from Harry Potter. I do think all 3 of them show great potential.
Well, I thought Dan did really quite well in OotP so I don’t exactly agree with you on that one, but generally your comments are very fair and you’re right, non of them really deserve or need awards at this point.
Actually, Dan never impressed me until OotP. I thought he had finally made Harry more raw, more real, like he is in the books. And My Boy Jack was a great film as well. But OotP shows how deserving he is becoming.
Rupert is comfortable in front of the camera, very VERY expressive, and did excellent in a leading role. He definitely has the most natural talent of the three.
Emma is nothing near good enough yet. She could be. But now, she just overacts. Maybe Yates is working on her. We’ll find out.
...I can’t wait to see what a jealous asthma attack sounds like in HBP
Except for POA, I haven’t liked Emma’s acting in the HP films. But I also saw her in “Ballet Shoes” and thought she was wonderful. I was very pleasantly surprised.
After seeing “Ballet Shoes”, I wondered why she hasn’t given the same kind of performance in most of the HP films. I discount SS and COS because of her inexperience. Of the trio, I think Rupert gave the best performances in the first two films. He seems to be a “natural” and I’m sorry he’s gotten less and less screen time. As for the most recent films, I think Emma’s performance has been generally poor and I doubt I’ll ever understand why.
Emma’s nomination for this latest award has nothing to do with her acting. This is just another popularity contest. Most of us understand that. I couldn’t care less who’s nominated, let alone who wins.
But I like very much what I know of Emma as a person. She has Hermione-like brains and seems to be a lovely person. She also appears to want acting as her career and based on her performance in “Ballet Shoes”, I think she has the potential to be quite good at it. I hope she is successful.
In my opinion, Rupert is the better actor out of the three. It just seems to come more naturally to him. I sometimes think Daniel and Emma over act. Rupert could go on and be a great actor someday and I don’t know about the other two. Saying that I couldn’t imageing a Harry Potter movie without them. I have watched both My Boy Jack with Daniel and Driving Lesson with Rupert. I didn’t like Daniels performance and I liked Ruperts.
Kellyjo
Dan has received GREAT REVIEWS for his performance in My boy jack and he could be nominated for one Emmy.i think he is the best actor of the trio and Emma is a bad actress
I dont think I am the center of the universe, nor do I think my opinion is, to clarify that to you Danielle. The only reason it seems that way with Helen is because people give really lame reasons as not to like her- Shes ugly? shes too old? I dont know but I was raised that you dont judge someone or just dismiss them right away before you know how they will act. If they said something about her acting then I wouldnt say a word- quiet as the dead I swear- but to just say ” she wont work because thes too ugly or old” it alittle juevenile and inconsiderate. She is beautiful and only 39 about the correct age of Narcissa. Alot of people have come around and are going to give her a chance at the part which was all I was trying to say in the first place. ITs not just her, for OOTP people were complaining about Nat Tena not looking enough like Tonks, when really she did and did a really good job. I am willing to except any ones opinion but if it is down right nasty like- ” your ugly or old” I wont take it, I will defend the victim.
@ Thanks English Ivy, I know isnt Alan just the perfect Snape, he does the part so well and like everyone else Im on pins and needles to see him in this next installment. HE is a very tantilizing actor. I also want to see Helena again as Bellatrix.
I can’t wait to see what a jealous asthma attack sounds like in HBP
Hahahaha! Wow- that is absolutely HILARIOUS! ;) I bet it’ll sound like hyperventilation & a bit of eye-brow raising for sure. Ooh, now I cannot wait. :D
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To BellaSnape:
I love Alan Rickman as well. He almost makes me like Snape when I watch the films! :p In fact, I enjoy almost all of the adult actors. But for me, the kids really are the heart of the films; they are generally the ones who are able to make or break the movie, and the adults, for the most part, are just along for the ride (however enjoyable their performances are). Just my opinion.
Also, I don’t really like to compare the kids’ acting to the adults’ acting, because I don’t think it’s fair. The adults have had years more experience (and in most cases, years more professional training) than the kids have had. And, well, the kids are still kids, whereas the adults are adults, right? They should be better actors than the kids! So while I may criticize Emma’s acting, I will at least only compare her to the actors in her age group, who have the same level of experience she does, rather than adult actors who have been acting longer than she has been alive! ;)