Criterion Pictures Announces its Golden Globe® Award Winning Films

Online, January 21, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Chicago (January 20, 2010)- Leading non-theatrical distributor Criterion Pictures announces that Golden Globe® winning releases Avatar and Crazy Heart are available to book today. The company's new releases garnered and impressive five Golden Globe® awards and seven nominations. These award-winning films along with thousands of others are available for screenings across the country.
"Criterion Pictures delivers the best movie experiences to audiences across the country, and 2010 is shaping up to be the best year ever," says Suzanne Hitchon, General Manager, Criterion Pictures. "This year, Criterion Pictures represents some of 2009's most-talked about and celebrated motion pictures. We thank our customers, 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight for helping us kick the year off with such a great start!"
2009 Golden Globe® award winners include the following:
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Avatar (20th Century Fox)* WINNER
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Jeff Bridges - Crazy Heart (Fox Searchlight)* WINNER
Best Director - Motion Picture Director - Motion Picture
James Cameron - Avatar (20th Century Fox)* WINNER
Best Original Score - Motion Pictures Original Score - Motion Picture
James Horner - Avatar (20th Century Fox)* WINNER
Best Original Song - Motion Picture
"The Weary Kind (Theme From Crazy Heart)" - Crazy Heart (Fox Searchlight) Music & Lyrics By: Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett* WINNER
Other notable nominees available to book are the crowd-pleasing comedy (500) Days of Summer (20th Century Fox) and Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox (Fox Searchlight), based on the beloved Roald Dahl classic, suitable for all ages.
The 67th Annual Golden Globe® Awards were presented on Sunday, January 17, 2010.
About Criterion Pictures
Criterion Pictures is Canada's leading non-theatrical distributor, representing major feature film studios including 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight. This year marks Criterion Pictures 30th anniversary delivering the best entertainment and educational value to schools, libraries, healthcare facilities, faith centers, film societies, private businesses, non-profit organizations and more. Visit www.criterionpicusa.com for more information today.