The 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced this morning by previous SAG Award winners Sandra Oh and Elijah Wood. There were a few surprises that snuck in as well as some major snubs.The Brad Pitt/Cate Blanchett film Babel garnered the most nominations out of all the motion pictures, with three nods – one being for Best Ensemble. HBO drama The Sopranos dominated the television categories with three nominations, more than any other series – including a Best Ensemble nod, as well as nods for both lead actors, Edie Falco and James Gandolfini. There was a tie in the Female Actor In A Comedy Series category, so there are six nominees there instead of the normal five.

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Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Leonardo DiCaprio / BLOOD DIAMOND – Archer - Warner Bros. Pictures
Ryan Gosling / HALF NELSON – Dan Dunne - THINKFilm
Peter O’Toole / VENUS – Maurice - Miramax Films
Will Smith / THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS – Chris Gardner - Sony Pictures
Forest Whitaker / THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND – Idi Amin - Fox Searchlight Pictures

Thoughts: Unlike at the Golden Globes where his two performances will probably split his votes, Leo might actually have a chance of a win here. This is a tough category, so it honestly could go to any of these actors - except probably Ryan Gosling. His nomination was the win here - and a big one considering he's a young actor. He probably kept Sacha Baron Cohen from being nominated, and probably will do so at the Oscars as well.

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Penelope Cruz / VOLVER – Raimunda - Sony Pictures Classics
Judi Dench / NOTES ON A SCANDAL – Barbara Covett - Fox Searchlight Pictures
Helen Mirren / THE QUEEN – The Queen - Miramax Films.
Meryl Streep / THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA – Miranda Priestly - 20th Century Fox
Kate Winslet / LITTLE CHILDREN – Sarah Pierce - New Line Cinema

Thoughts: These nominations here seem to be a lock for these five ladies, but once again I think Kate Winslet will be left empty-handed. Mirren, Streep, and Cruz probably have the most chance of winning, with Dench possibly pulling out a win if the votes are split. This, and the Best Actor race will be the most competitive here, and at Oscar time.

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Alan Arkin / LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE – Grandpa Fox Searchlight Pictures
Leonardo DiCaprio / THE DEPARTED – Billy Warner Bros. Pictures
Jackie Earle Haley / LITTLE CHILDREN – Ronnie J. McGorvey New Line Cinema
Djimon Hounsou / BLOOD DIAMOND – Solomon Warner Bros. Pictures
Eddie Murphy / DREAMGIRLS – James “Thunder” Early Paramount Pictures

Thoughts: I think DiCaprio has a better chance of winning here than he does in the leading category, but his main competition will be Eddie Murphy. People love an underdog, and they love a comeback. Not to mention Dreamgirls will most likely be seen my more people than The Departed.