Get Ready for the Oscars!
Hold onto your popcorn, folks! The 97th Academy Awards nominations are finally dropping this Thursday morning. Starting at 5:30 AM PT, presenters Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang will be unveiling the nominees in a ceremony that's sure to get everyone talking.
This awards season has been a wild ride. Way back in May, we saw some serious contenders like "Emilia Pérez" and "Anora" make a splash at the Cannes Film Festival. These movies, along with the blockbuster "Wicked" that shattered box office records over Thanksgiving weekend, have been front and center in everyone's Oscar predictions.
Speaking of "Wicked," it truly paved a yellow-brick road to success, dominating the box office and quickly becoming a fan favorite.
However, this awards season hasn't been without its challenges. The devastating L.A. wildfires have thrown a wrench in the works, forcing the Academy to reschedule the nominations announcement twice before finally settling on today's date.
To reflect the current situation and honor the resilience of Los Angeles, the Academy has announced some changes to the March 2nd Oscar ceremony. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the show will air on ABC and Hulu and will "move away from live performances" of the Original Song nominees. Instead, the focus will be on celebrating the songwriters themselves.
The Academy aims to create a more subdued ceremony that "honors Los Angeles as the city of dreams" while acknowledging the recent hardships. It's a show that will "reflect on the recent events while highlighting the strength, creativity, and optimism that defines Los Angeles and our industry."
Today's nominations will undoubtedly set the stage for a thrilling Oscar ceremony. Remember when "Oppenheimer" swept the board last year, taking home seven awards, including Best Picture, after scoring a whopping 13 nominations? This year, we're all eager to see which films and filmmakers will capture the spotlight.
Stay tuned to Deadline all day long for complete coverage, in-depth analysis, and the hottest reactions as the nominations unfold.
Here's a quick rundown of the categories:
- Best Picture: The ultimate prize! Which film will be crowned the best of the year?
- Actor in a Leading Role: Who delivered the most captivating and powerful performance?
- Actress in a Leading Role: Who brought a character to life with incredible nuance and emotion?
- Actor in a Supporting Role: Which supporting actor stole the show with their memorable performance?
- Actress in a Supporting Role: Who brought a vital spark to the film with their impactful supporting role?
- Directing: Who masterfully guided the film to its artistic and cinematic vision?
- Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Which adaptation brilliantly captured the essence of its source material?
- Writing (Original Screenplay): Which original screenplay was the most captivating, clever, and engaging?
- International Feature Film: Which film from another country captivated audiences worldwide?
- Animated Feature Film: Which animated film brought joy, wonder, and maybe even a tear or two?
- Documentary Feature Film: Which documentary film shed light on important issues or told compelling human stories?
- Film Editing: Which film benefited most from masterful editing that kept audiences on the edge of their seats?
- Cinematography: Which film boasted the most stunning visuals, thanks to brilliant cinematography?
- Production Design: Which film created the most immersive and believable on-screen worlds?
- Costume Design: Which film showcased the most dazzling, creative, and historically accurate costumes?
- Music (Original Score): Which score most effectively enhanced the film's emotional impact and storytelling?
- Music (Original Song): Which original song was the most memorable, moving, and impactful?
- Live Action Short Film: Which short film told a powerful and engaging story in a concise and impactful way?
- Animated Short Film: Which animated short film left a lasting impression with its creativity and artistry?
- Documentary Short Film: Which documentary short film brought attention to important issues or told compelling human stories in a concise format?
- Makeup and Hairstyling: Which film showcased the most impressive and transformative makeup and hairstyling?
- Sound: Which film delivered the most immersive and impactful sound design?
- Visual Effects: Which film pushed the boundaries of visual effects to create breathtaking and believable on-screen spectacles?
Get ready for a thrilling morning of anticipation and excitement as we discover which films and filmmakers will be vying for the coveted golden statuette.
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