The , held on January 13, 2013, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, became a night of major upsets that defied most early industry predictions. While Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln entered as the heavy favorite with seven nominations, it was Ben Affleck’s Argo that pulled off a stunning double victory, taking home Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Director . This victory was particularly notable as Affleck had been famously snubbed for a directing nomination at that year's Academy Awards. Top Film Contenders and Winners
In the television categories, predictions favored established hits, but the night belonged to Showtime's thriller Homeland and HBO's newcomer Girls . 70Th Golden Globe Awards Predictions
( Les Misérables ) for Actor – Musical or Comedy. Television Highlights The , held on January 13, 2013, at