The 8th

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, presented by ''

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'', honored films released in 2008 made by people over the age of 50 and were announced on January 27, 2009.

Pierce Brosnan Pierce Brendan Brosnan (; born 16 May 1953) is an Irish actor and film producer. He is best known as the fifth actor to play secret agent James Bond in the Bond film series, starring in four films from 1995 to 2002 (''GoldenEye'', ''Tomorrow ...

won the award for Breakthrough Achievement for his performance in '' Mamma Mia!''. Unlike most years, the ceremony did not feature an award for Career Achievement.

Awards

Winners and Nominees

Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger ().

Breakthrough Accomplishment

: "We just love the way he attacks the challenge of pop singing with such reckless abandon.

Simon Cowell Simon Phillip Cowell (; born 7 October 1959) is an English television personality, entrepreneur and record executive. He is the creator of ''The X Factor'' and ''Got Talent'' franchises which have been sold around the world. He has judged on t ...

would be aghast, but we're charmed."

Films with multiple nominations and wins

References

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