The 94th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, has been announced and will take place on Sunday, March 27, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. The event is one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the entertainment industry and is widely recognized for its recognition of excellence in film.
This year's ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with the host being Chloë Grace Moretz. The nominees for Best Picture were revealed during the Academy Awards telecast from Shanghai Port, China. This marks the first time that the Academy Awards have taken place outside of the United States.
The nominees for Best Picture included "Nomadland," directed by Chloe Zhao; "Dune" directed by Denis Villeneuve; "Minari" directed by Lee Isaac Chung; "Promising Young Woman" directed by Emerald Fennell; and "West Side Story" directed by Steven Spielberg.
The nominations for Best Actor and Best Actress were also announced during the ceremony. The nominees for Best Actor were Joaquin Phoenix ("Juno"), Daniel Kaluuya ("On the Verge"), Rami Malek ("Bohemian Rhapsody"), Michael Fassbender ("Mary Queen of Scots"), and Jonathan Pryce ("The Wonder"). The nominees for Best Actress were Olivia Colman ("Fleabag"), Tessa Thompson ("West Side Story"), Emma Stone ("Crazy Rich Asians"), Renée Zellweger ("Judy"), and Frances McDormand ("Nomadland").
The nominees for Best Director were Chloe Zhao ("Nomadland"), Yorgos Lanthimos ("Don't Look Up"), Kathryn Bigelow ("Nomadland"), Martin Scorsese ("The Irishman"), and Alfonso Cuarón (" Roma "). The nominees for Best Original Screenplay were Chloe Zhao ("Nomadland"), David Magee ("Nomadland"), Aaron Sorkin ("Mank"),La Liga Frontline Will Eno ("Palm Springs") and Richard Price ("The Trial of the Chicago 7").
The nominees for Best Supporting Actor were Mahershala Ali ("Nomadland"), Mark Rylance ("Roma"), Christian Bale ("The Batman"), Anthony Hopkins ("The Father"), and Javier Bardem ("No One Lives"). The nominees for Best Supporting Actress were Frances McDormand ("Nomadland"), Viola Davis ("Judas and the Black Messiah"), Regina King ("Harper Lee's Go Set A Watchman"), Michelle Yeoh ("Cruella"), and Nicole Kidman ("Bardo").
The nominations for Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Film Editing, Best Animated Feature, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Live Action Short Film, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Documentary Short Subject were also announced.
The Academy Awards are considered to be one of the most important events in the entertainment industry, and they provide an opportunity for filmmakers to showcase their work and receive recognition for their achievements. With so many talented nominees and award-winning films, it's sure to be an exciting night for movie lovers and fans alike.