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Beyonce performs "Single Ladies" at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn

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    "Debaters" tops Image Awards nominations

    Wed Jan 9, 2008 2:33pm EST
    Forest Whitaker pictured in Hollywood, California April 16, 2007. Whitaker was nominated for best supporting actor at the Image Awards for his role in ''The Great Debaters''. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

    LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "The Great Debaters" moved to the top of the class for the Image Awards, nabbing eight nominations, including a pair for Denzel Washington, the film's actor and director, organizers said Tuesday.

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    The film, loosely based on the true story of a coach who inspires students to form their college's first debate team, also received nominations for motion picture, best actress (Jurnee Smollett), supporting actor (Denzel Whitaker, Forest Whitaker, Nate Parker), and writing (Robert Eisele).

    The Image Awards, now in their 39th year, are organized by the NAACP civil rights group. Winners will be announced during a ceremony on February 14. Fox will broadcast.

    Washington will compete for the actor prize with Columbus Short ("Stomp the Yard"), Don Cheadle ("Talk to Me"), Terrence Howard ("Pride") and Will Smith ("I Am Legend").

    The best actress list was rounded out by Angelina Jolie ("A Mighty Heart"), Halle Berry ("Things We Lost in the Fire"), Jill Scott ("Why Did I Get Married?") and Taraji P. Henson ("Talk To Me.")

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