Johnny Depp receives a Best Actor nomination for the 2006 Empire Awards!

The nominations for the 2006 Sony Ericsson Empire Awards include a favorite name in the Best Actor race: Johnny Depp is nominated for his innovative performance as Willy Wonka in Tim Burton’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Congratulations, Johnny! Congratulations as well to Kelly Reilly, who received a nomination as Best Newcomer for her performances in MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE; the talented Ms. Reilly also gives a memorable performance in THE LIBERTINE, where she plays the Earl of Rochester’s favorite lady of the evening, Jane. North American moviegoers will finally get a chance to see THE LIBERTINE on March 10th, when it is scheduled to open across the continent.

Winners of the Empire Awards will be announced on March 13th in London. The Zone thanks emma for posting the news; a full list of nominees is on the Zone’s News & Views forum.

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