New York:
Popstar-turned-actor JustinTimberlake is "hell-bent" on getting a Oscar nomination forhis performance in the critically acclaimed film SocialNetwork and has already started lobbying for it.
The singer who has spread his wings in Hollywood overthe past few years is eying a 'Best Supporting Actor'nomination at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards and will have tocompete with his co-star Andrew Garfield for the same.
And in an effort to land the nod, the 29-year-old hasstarted his own campaign and is seeking advice from formerOscar winners Tom Hanks and Kevin Spacey, reported New YorkPost online.
"Sony is footing the bill for advertising the awardscampaign, but Justin is also doing things his own way,including attending Academy screenings on his own andprivately reaching out to award winners and Academy darlingsTom Hanks and Kevin Spacey for campaigning advice," said asource close to him.
"He's hell-bent on getting a nomination this year eventhough he has tough competition from his co-star AndrewGarfield," the source added.
To get the nomination, Timberlake will not only faceGarfield but also Geoffrey Rush (The King's Speech) andChristian Bale (The Fighter).
Timberlake portrays Napster founder Sean Parker inThe Social Network which is directed by The Curious Case ofBenjamin Button helmer David Fincher.
The singer who has spread his wings in Hollywood overthe past few years is eying a 'Best Supporting Actor'nomination at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards and will have tocompete with his co-star Andrew Garfield for the same.
And in an effort to land the nod, the 29-year-old hasstarted his own campaign and is seeking advice from formerOscar winners Tom Hanks and Kevin Spacey, reported New YorkPost online.
"Sony is footing the bill for advertising the awardscampaign, but Justin is also doing things his own way,including attending Academy screenings on his own andprivately reaching out to award winners and Academy darlingsTom Hanks and Kevin Spacey for campaigning advice," said asource close to him.
"He's hell-bent on getting a nomination this year eventhough he has tough competition from his co-star AndrewGarfield," the source added.
To get the nomination, Timberlake will not only faceGarfield but also Geoffrey Rush (The King's Speech) andChristian Bale (The Fighter).
Timberlake portrays Napster founder Sean Parker inThe Social Network which is directed by The Curious Case ofBenjamin Button helmer David Fincher.
