Official statements from Paul Thomas Anderson and Daniel Day-Lewis that were just issued from Paramount Vantage on the 8 Oscar nominations for There Will Be Blood (see earlier announcement):
Paul Thomas Anderson
“I’m delighted that “There Will Be Blood” has been recognized by the Academy. These nominations are a testament to the cast and crew, who I am deeply grateful to, for their talent and collaboration. I am also very appreciative of the continued support from both John Lesher and Daniel Battsek and their staff. It’s a thrill to be in this.”Daniel Day-Lewis
“YOU PUT ME SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH A GROUP OF FINE ACTORS. I’M PROUD TO BE IN THEIR COMPANY AND TO HAVE THE BROADER RECOGNITION FOR THE FILM IS A LOVELY THING. I COULDN’T BE HAPPIER FOR PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON TO WHOM WE OWE EVERYTHING.”
