The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus premiered in the United States on December 25 , 2009 .
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus was nominated for two Academy Awards in the categories Best Art Direction ( art directed by Dave Warren and Anastasia Masaro , and set decorated by Caroline Smith ; lost to Avatar ) and Best Costume Design ( costumes designed by Monique Prudhomme ; lost to The Young Victoria ) .
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus