MTV writes:
This year’s crop of nominated directors is an excellent mix of newcomers and veterans. In the latter category, you’ve got Hype Williams (nominated for Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind”), Francis Lawrence (Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance”) and Dave Meyers (Pink’s “Funhouse”). The (relative) newcomers include Bartholomew Cubbins (the pseudonym used by Jared Leto, who directed his band 30 Seconds to Mars’ “Kings and Queens”) and Rich Lee (who directed Eminem’s “Not Afraid” and who has less than 10 years in the game.
The criteria for great direction is sort of vague, but for sheer accomplishments, the MTV Newsroom Blog thinks Leto might have the upper hand. “Kings and Queens” is gorgeous and epic, and was clearly logistically complicated. But all of the videos nominated are deserving.
The whole article can be found on MTV Newsroom
Has the voting closed for the best rock video and video of the year? I tried to vote today but couldn't. Voting is still open for some categories. I've been voting most days! I really hope you win all four categories you've been nominated in. You all deserve it. Lots of luck.
BEEN VOTING LIKE A FUCKING MANIAC THE PAST FEW DAYS
how could they not win this???!
of course – everyone knows who is the best. But Mr. Cubbins need every little vote. Don't forget about it.
: )
"The (relative) newcomers include Bartholomew Cubbins (the pseudonym used by Jared Leto.."
I LOVE THIS PART HAHAHA XD I'm voting my ass off for you guys ^^ You fucking deserve it!
MARSHUGS AND WISH U THE BEST
Vote ,vote,vote and vote whenever u can!!!!!!!we´re spreading the news to everyone we know and put stickers whereever we are !Even my father helps!!!!!!!!!!!!I´m sure that they are going to make it!!!!!!!!!!!
Finger crossed for Jared…er Bartholomew Cubbins!! Don't stop voting http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2010/best-rock-video/ and http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2010/video-of-the-yea…
Good luck guys
This is really great! I really like your music. Sometimes, I listen to it more than I should.
Congrats on the nomination and I hope Bartholomew Cubbins win.
Yes!
Bartholomew Cubbins! Must Win!
He is very good in every aspect!
Congrats Jared I wish u the best love u GUYS
Good Luck Cubbins!!! You are worthy ! Every video to date has been fantastic, so you deserve this.
I love you guys…"this is war" shows just how much you guys have matured and improved yourselves..=) don't get me wrong,i love the first album too..but "this is war" is better…kudos to you guys and i hope to god you win…
Bart rules <3
Of course they will win the video clip depicts the song the music the band the echelon a big thumbs up!
Really hope you get the accollade you deserve for a wonderful film.
"Kings and Queens" definitely have the upper hand and the award will be well deserved :]
Bartholomew Cubins rocks and totally deserves to win and not only for “Kings & Queens” but also for everything he’s done so far!!
Congratulations Leto
and good luck!