娱乐英语新闻:People's Choice Awards have heroic odds

BEIJING, Jan. 8 -- "The Dark Knight" may have a chance to soar away with several awards Wednesday night at the 35th annual People's Choice Awards. The Batman film will compete for awards in such categories as favorite cast, action movie, on-screen match up and superhero.

Actor Heath Ledger (front) stars as the Joker along with Christian Bale as Batman in the movie he Dark Knightin this undated publicity handout photo. Batman sequel "The Dark Knight" smashed yet another Hollywood record as it cleared the $400 million domestic box office mark in 18 days, less than half the time it took "Shrek 2" to reach that milestone, Warner Bros. Pictures said on August 5, 2008

     Other multiple movie nominees include "Iron Man" and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."

     The fan-favorite CBS ceremony is hosted by Queen Latifah and returns to the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles for its typical star-studded live show format, following last year's writer's strike-friendly, pre-taped program.

Actress Queen Latifah gestures at the movie premiere of "Hancock" at Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California June 30, 2008. The movie opens in the U.S. on July 2.

    The truncated 2008 edition featured music, film and television stars accepting their trophies on location, not on stage.

      Awards selected by Internet balloting will be presented in over 40 categories, including favorite talk-show host, scene-stealing guest star, rock song and leading lady. Four categories will remain open for online voting through the first hour of the live broadcast: favorite new TV comedy, new TV drama, online sensation and user-generated video.