Golden Globe Nominations Announced – But Will the Show Go On?

One of the most prestigious awards shows in Hollywood (next to the Oscars, of course) - the Golden Globe Awards - have announced the 2008 nominees and the results are somewhat surprising.

Keira Knightley/ James McAvoy: Photo Credit: L. Gallo/ WENNKeira Knightley and James McAvoy will be pleased to hear that their movie, Atonement, received a whopping seven nominations for next year's ceremony, including a nod for best picture.

Other contenders for best picture include American Gangster, The Great Debaters, Eastern Promises, Michael Clayton, There Will Be Blood and No Country for Old Men.

Top candidates in the TV drama series category include Big Love, Damages, Grey's Anatomy, House, Mad Men and The Tudors.

Here are our top picks for the other major categories:

TV Drama Series Actress: Edie Falco, The Sopranos

TV Drama Series Actor: Hugh Laurie, House

TV Comedy Series: Entourage

TV Comedy Series Actress: Christina Applegate, Samantha Who?

TV Comedy Series Actor: Steve Carell, The Office

But the lingering question still remains: Will the show go on, despite the writer's strike?

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association plans to go ahead with the show. It is predicted that hundreds of picketers will swarm the auditorium, should the show air as planned.

For a complete list of nominees, go to GoldenGlobes.org.