First out of the gate: The Gotham Independent Film Awards

Think it's odd to see Christmas decorations already on sale at fine stores everywhere? Well, consider this: IndieWire reports that nominees already have been announced for the 19th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards. (The Hurt Locker and Big Fan lead the list of nominees.) The actual awards presentation -- allegedly "the first major ceremony of the awards season" -- is slated for Nov. 30.