Manny The Movie Guy /

Thanks to our friends at Weinstein company, here is what "The Artist" folks are saying about their boatload of Oscar nominations (psst, and you know, the film will dominate the Oscars!):

The Artist
Bérénice Bejo (Nominee Actress in a Supporting Role)
I’m overjoyed and filled with happiness. I can’t believe that a year ago I was learning how to tap dance and today I am nominated for an Academy Award. It was a thrill to work on a project as ambitious as "The Artist" and I am happy to share this moment with our visionary director, Michel Hazanavicius.

Jean Dujardin (Nominee Actor in a Leading Role)
I am so grateful to the Academy for this recognition. I can’t help but stop and think about how incredible this journey has been. From filming on a Hollywood soundstage to the moment I received this wonderful news this morning, I’m so humbled to be amongst such distinguished and talented people. It is Michel’s beautiful film that has led me here today. I also share this with the brilliant cast and crew.

Michel Hazanavicius (Nominee Directing and Original Screenplay)
I am so honored for this nomination. Filming "The Artist" in Los Angeles was a dream come true, and to receive this recognition today is far beyond what I ever imagined. I couldn’t have done this film without the incredible cast of actors and outstanding crew whose heart and souls were poured into this project.

Thomas Langmann (Nominee Best Picture)
I am very humbled by this morning’s nominations. This must be how my father felt back in 1965 when he received his first Oscar nomination. "The Artist" was a labor of love from writer/director Michel Hazanavicius to pay homage to Hollywood, and to see all the love that the Academy has given it this morning is overwhelming.

Laurence Bennett (Nominee Art Direction - Production Design)
It is truly an honor to have the art direction of The Artist recognized by the Academy.
In taking on the unique design opportunity that Michel's vision offered, we felt a tremendous responsibility to all The Artists of early Hollywood. To spend months immersed in their world and their work was a gift to the entire design team--and our work was inspired, informed, and elevated immeasurably by what they taught us.

Robert Gould (Nominee Art Direction - Set Decoration)
I am honored to be nominated for a academy award for such a beautiful film that is love letter to Hollywood. Since I was born in Hollywood and second generation in the film business I went to work each day filled with enthusiasm. I am proud to contribute to something that shows gratitude to the business that has given my family and myself so much gratification.

Ludovic Bource (Nominee Music, Original Score)
I am humbled and over-joyed to learn of my Oscar nomination. Last week I came to Hollywood for the first time in my life, which in of itself, was a dream come true. I started playing the accordion when I was 8 years old, I wish I could go back in time at tell myself about today, the dream continues!