It was announced this morning that Life of Pi, based Yann Martel’s award-winning novel, is a leading contender for the 2013 Academy Awards. The film earned a stunning 11 nominations, including best picture. The full list of nominations follow:
- Best Picture
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Film Editing
- Music (Original Score)
- Music (Original Song)
- Production Design
- Sound Editing
- Sound Mixing
- Visual Effects
- Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
The winners will be announced on Sunday, February 24. For more information, please visit: www.oscars.com
Martel’s 2002 Man Booker Prize winning novel, a #1 international bestseller, has been published in more than 50 territories, sold more than 9 million copies worldwide, and spent more than a year on the New York Times Bestseller list.