James Bond producers Broccoli and Wilson to be honored at RAAM awards

“Mamma Mia!,” “Quantum of Solace” and “The Dark Knight” -- the three top-grossing movies at the U.K. box office last year -- are in the running for the movie of the year award at the 5th RAAM awards, which take place Feb. 4 at London’s Millennium Hotel.

Variety reports that some 20 companies are nommed in 16 categories, decided by box office performance and RAAM’s advisory board.

Independently distribbed pic of the year noms are “Sex and the City” and “Four Christmases,” both from Entertainment, and “Twilight” (E1 Films).

Paramount Pictures Intl., Sony Pictures Intl. and Universal Pictures Intl. are in the running for distrib of the year kudos.

As previously announced, the RAAM Intl. Award will be presented to Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli of Eon Prods., while Paramount Pictures Intl. prexy Andrew Cripps will pick up an industry achievement honor.

RAAM is a confab, trade show and awards ceremony dedicated to the British and Irish film exhibition and distribution industry.

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