Tuesday marked the first time that George Miller, a resident of Sydney, Australia, was actually in Los Angeles when the nominations were announced. (He’s received three previous nominations). Miller, nominated for “Happy Feet� in the animated film category, arrived last week to attend the Golden Globes.
“In the past I was in Australia and getting a call at 1 or 2 in the morning,� he says. “This is much more civilized. But I’m heading home tonight. I can’t wait to see my wife and kids and we’ll have a celebration.�