LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr. and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani joined Friday’s list of nominees for the Razzie Awards, an annual shake-up of what voters consider the movies and the worst performances this year.
Downey Jr. was. running for the worst actor to play the title role in “Dolittle,” a remake film about a doctor who can talk to animals.
“Dolittle,” released by Comcast Corp.’s Universal Pictures, was tied for Razzie’s biggest hit with a total of six including the worst picture. It competes with Netflix’s Polish erotic drama “365 Days,” which also received six Razzie nods.
Others claiming the worst film included “Music” directed by musician Sia about a young girl with autism, and a film remake of the “Fantasy Island” TV show. ”
Mike Lindell, chief executive of broad-based advertising company MyPillow and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, has been nominated for “Absolute Proof,” a film that reveals baseless claims of deception in headline elections. sit 2020 USA. It also competes for the worst picture.
Giuliani made the Razzies list for his short appearance in Sacha Baron Cohen’s memoir “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.” The former mayor was filmed in a hotel room with an actress pretending to be a reporter. Giuliani has said that nothing inappropriate happened.
The tongue-in-mouth Razzies, created in 1980, is a sponsor of the prestigious Hollywood Academy awards ceremony. The winners of the Razzies will be announced on April 24, the eve of this year’s Oscars.
Members from more than two dozen countries vote for Razzie nominees and winners online, who register online and pay a $ 40 membership fee.
This year, the Razzies announced a special pandemic award for 2020 as “The Worst Calendar Year EVER!”
Reciting with Lisa Richwine; Edited by Marguerita Choy