Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible 7, alongside Keanu Reeves’ John Wick: Chapter 4 and other box office hits, secures nominations at the prestigious Golden Globes 2024.
A Shift in Recognition
The Golden Globes 2024 nominations are now revealed, with films like Barbie and Oppenheimer leading the pack. Notably, this year sees a noteworthy change: the introduction of two new categories, one of which paves the way for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and John Wick: Chapter 4 to vie for the coveted award. This shift follows a decline in viewership in the previous year’s ceremony.
Breaking the Mold
Previously, films thriving at the box office struggled to find a place in the Golden Globes list, limited to categories like Best Picture (Drama, Musical/Comedy), Non-English, and Animated. This exclusion meant that certain audience-pleasing films were ineligible for nominations as they didn’t fit into any predefined category.
A New Perspective
As reported by Deadline, the annual drop in award show ratings prompted a reevaluation. The claim suggests that many beloved mainstream films failed to find recognition in the Best Picture categories. In response, the Golden Globes introduces a new dimension, aiming to acknowledge and honor films that not only perform exceptionally well at the box office but also resonate with viewers. With only 6.4 million viewers last year, the decision to introduce the Cinematic & Box Office Achievement category at the Golden Globes 2024 aims to revive interest.
The Blockbusters in the Spotlight
Congratulations to the 81st #GoldenGlobes nominees for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement:
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) December 11, 2023
• BARBIE
• GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3
• JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4
• MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART 1
• OPPENHEIMER
• SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE
• THE SUPER… pic.twitter.com/Do19Nsz7lB
Among the movies nominated in the Cinematic & Box Office Achievement category are “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, Oppenheimer, Barbie, Super Mario Bros Movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3, John Wick: Chapter 4 and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning.
A Turning Point for Franchises
This marks a significant moment for franchises like Mission Impossible, John Wick, and Guardians of the Galaxy, as their inclusion is anticipated to boost the ratings and viewership of the Golden Globes 2024.
A Stand Against Lack of Diversity
In a notable move, Tom Cruise, a two-time Golden Globe winner, previously returned his awards for Born on the Fourth of July and Magnolia as a protest against HFPA’s lack of diversity. Last year, despite his film Top Gun: Maverick receiving a nomination, Cruise chose not to attend the Golden Globes award ceremony.
Comedy Takes Center Stage
Another addition to the Golden Globes 2024 is the Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedian on Television category. Nominees include Ricky Gervais, Trevor Noah, Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, and Wanda Sykes.
Save the Date
The much-anticipated 2024 Golden Globes Award Ceremony is scheduled for January 7th, promising an evening filled with recognition for both traditional favorites and groundbreaking additions.
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