2025 Academy Awards Nominations Unveiled Amid LA Wildfires
After several delays caused by the raging wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles in recent weeks, the nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards were announced this Thursday in a virtual event devoid of press and audience attendance. Comedians Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott led the announcement of the nominees, which will culminate in a ceremony set for Sunday, March 2, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This year’s 97th edition will be hosted by the beloved television presenter and comedian Conan O’Brien, a familiar face in American entertainment.
Among the films vying for this year’s Oscars are 'The Brutalist', 'Conclave', and 'Emilia Pérez', the latter featuring acclaimed Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón, who is a strong contender for a Best Actress nomination.
The complete list of nominees is as follows:
BEST PICTURE - BEST DIRECTOR - BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE - BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE - BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Monica Barbero - A Complete Unknown - Adriana Grande - Wicked - Felicity Jones - The Brutalist - Isabella Rossellini - Conclave - Zoe Saldaña - Emilia Pérez
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Yuri Borísov - Anora - Kieran Culkin - A Real Pain - Edward Norton - A Complete Unknown - Guy Pearce - The Brutalist - Jeremy Strong - The Apprentice
BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY - A Complete Unknown - Conclave - Emilia Pérez - Nickel Boys - The Lives of Sing Sing
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY - Anora - The Brutalist - A Real Pain - September 5 - The Substance
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE BEST ORIGINAL SCORE - The Brutalist - Conclave - Emilia Pérez - Wicked - Wild Robot
BEST ORIGINAL SONG BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING - A Different Man - Emilia Pérez - Nosferatu - The Substance - Wicked
BEST COSTUME DESIGN - A Complete Unknown - Conclave - Gladiator II - Nosferatu - Wicked
BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY BEST SOUND BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN BEST VISUAL EFFECTS BEST EDITING BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY BEST ANIMATED SHORT - Beautiful Men - In the Shadow of the Cypress - Magic Candies - Wander to Wonder - Yuck
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT - A Lien - Anuja - I’m Not a Robot - The Last Ranger - The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
As the film industry navigates through a tumultuous time marked by environmental concerns, the excitement surrounding these nominations serves as a reminder of the resilience of creativity and artistry in Hollywood. Fans of cinema await an enthralling ceremony promising to celebrate talent and storytelling excellence.
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