Golden Globes Preview

Posted by Jennifer Stasak on 1/15/10 • Categorized as Television

Audiences are beginning to gear up for the 67th Annual Golden Globes, which will air on NBC this coming Sunday, January 17, at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST. Breaking Tweets Entertainment will be live-blogging the event, with constant reaction coming straight from Twitterville.

Nominees were first announced in December, though Ricky Gervais (from the British version of “The Office) was named as host back in October. Tweeps are eager to see how he does:

JaCito I despise Hollywood awards shows anymore, but I want to watch Ricky Gervais roast everybody that comes onstage!

InnovativePR Really looking forward 2 seeing Ricky Gervais host The Golden Globes on Sunday, he was hilarious on “Extras”…

gabi_in_wndrlnd I can’t WAIT for the golden globes with Ricky gervais hosting I’m sure it’s going to make me lmao

blind_puppteer Who else is excited for Ricky Gervais to host the Golden Globes? I know I am. #Ricky #GoldenGlobes

tracymarino @Rocknrealty I soo love Ricky Gervais too. His HBO stand up was awesome. Golden Globes should be good stuff!

Rocknrealty is anyone having or going to a Golden Globe party??? can’t wait to watch Ricky Gervais, he makes me laugh just by smiling

michellelamar Is anyone else fired up to watch Ricky Gervais on Sunday at the @goldenglobes? He is SO fabulous, funny.

Meaghan_K Critics Choice Awards tonight, and Golden Globes on Sunday. I’m thrilled to see Ricky Gervais host.

oliviabasegio Man, I so cannot wait for Ricky Gervais to host the Golden Globes.

Director James Cameron’s blockbuster film “Avatar” is nominated for a total of four Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, Best Original Score and Best Original Song. Competing against “Avatar” for the coveted Best Picture award are “The Hurt Locker,” “Precious,” “Inglourious Basterds,” and “Up in the Air.”

“Up in the Air” is also a strong contender, with nominations in a total of five categories. Its main star, George Clooney, is up against Jeff Bridges, Colin Firth, Morgan Freeman, and Tobey Maguire for Best Actor in a drama. Having recently nabbed a People’s Choice Award for her role in “The Blind Side,” nominee Sandra Bullock is up for a Golden Globe as well for her role in the drama, alongside Emily Blunt, Helen Mirren and newcomers Carey Mulligan and Gabourey Sidibe.

“Gleeks” around the world been rejoicing that the FOX hit has scooped up three Golden Globe nominations. Lea Michele is nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical, and Jane Lynch is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Comedy or Musical. The show itself is also up for Best Television Show – Comedy or Musical.

The Twitterverse is already quite excited for the event, with many sharing their predictions and hopes:

anniehoodblings Can’t wait for the Golden Globe Awards!!!

calhounctygop1 Look for Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards to give its fair share of time to Haiti in acceptance speeches.

adhito i pick The Hurt Locker and 500 Days of Sumeer to win in Golden Globe 2010, for animated rooting for Up

best_sports_bet Saw Up In The Air last night. Not really a fan of Clooney and his ego (not jealousy talking), but I’d put money on him for a Golden Globe.

dinaradeline Golden Globe Nominees for Best Comedy TV Show are Glee and 30Rock. Brrr, difficult choices.

87_twilightfan sunday 17 golden globe!!! i can’t wait!!!

Yuki746 I think Avatar should get a Golden Globe )))) just my opinion ))

sarah_c_marton I cant wait for the Golden Globe.Award season is the best!!I love looking at all the fashion plus seeing if my favourite actors win!

AmiGarza I hope Sandra Bullock wins that Golden Globe! She deserves it!!! Great Actress, evem before The Blind Side or The Proposal

rae1187 Golden Globe for Best Musical Comedy: might as well give it to “The Hangover”. What do they have to lose?

Amy_Andrews If Meryl Streep wins the Golden Globe for It’s Complicated I’ll eat my hat or some other cliche. TERRIBLE film.

danielcool14 Golden globe awards should be fun!

rharer I have now seen all 10 Golden Globe Best Picture noms. I’m having a very hard time picking a favorite; it was a pretty strong year, I guess.

kmmjuice21 How many of know that Mo’Nique is taking home a Golden Globe this Sunday for her role in Precious.? she has it in the bag!