After a year away from the Dolby Theatre due to the pandemic, the 94th Academy Awards are back in the heart of Tinseltown
After a year away from the Dolby Theatre due to the pandemic, the 94th Academy Awards are back in the heart of Tinseltown
The Oscars are back in Hollywood, as nominees from top contending films including “CODA,” “The Power of the Dog” and “Belfast” hit the red carpet Sunday for the movie industry’s biggest night.
After a year away from the Dolby Theatre due to the pandemic, the 94th Academy Awards are back in the heart of Tinseltown, where A-listers who have passed strict Covid-19 testing protocols arrived draped in their finest gowns and tuxedos once again.
The show, for the first time will be hosted by three women hosts- actor Regina Hall, and comedians Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes. The oscars have been hostless since 2018, when talk show host Jimmy Kimmel emceed the show.
This years ceremony had also be sorrounded by controversy as the academy decided to cut out eight award categories from the main ceremony, to be given off-air, with clips being edited into the live telecast later. This was done in a bit to reinvigorate viewership after it dropped to record levels last year. As the programme began off-caera, Denis Villeneuve’s science-fiction epic “Dune” won four Academy Awards, even if the broadcast hasn’t begun yet.
Dark, psychological Western “The Power of the Dog” had looked set to earn Netflix its much-coveted first best-picture statuette, but the race has been flung wide open in recent weeks.
“CODA” — an uplifting drama from Apple+ TV about an eccentric deaf family, and their musical daughter who can hear — has surged in popularity, and is now tipped by many industry insiders as the favorite. Either would be a historic first best-picture win for a streaming service.
Kenneth Branagh’s childhood-inspired “Belfast” also cannot be ruled out.
Here are the latest updates:
6:17 a.m
Achievement in Visual Effects
Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Brian Connor, and Gerd Nefzer clinch the award in the Best Visual Effects category for Dune.
6:15 a.m.
Best documentary winner announced
“The Queen of Basketball,” about the basketball legend Lusia Harris, took best short documentary film.
6:06 a.m.
Dune takes home the award for Cinematography
And it goes to..Greig Fraser for Denis Villeneuve’s movie Dune. This is his first Oscar and second nomination.
5:55 a.m
Ariana Debose wins Best Supporting Actress
The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress goes to…Ariana Debose for her role as a Hispanic woman Anita in Steven Spielberg’s musical romantic drama ‘West Side Story’.
This is Ms. Debose’s first Oscar and nomination; she won a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and a SAG for her role in the same category.
“Even in this weird world we live in, dreams do come true… thank you Steven Spielberg you are stuck with me now.,” the actor said in her acceptance speech, also talking about race and identity.
In 1962, actress Rita Morena had won an Oscar for the same role of Anita in the original film ‘West Side Story’; becoming the first Hispanic actress to win the Best Suporting Actress category
Ariana DeBose accepts the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “West Side Story” at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 27, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
| Photo Credit: BRIAN SNYDER
5:45
‘Dune’ wins four Oscars as Academy Awards start off-camera
“Dune” got out to an early lead, winning for production design, editing, sound and for Hans Zimmer’s score. Though it’s not favored in the top awards, “Dune” — the biggest blockbuster of this year’s 10 best-picture nominees — was widely expected to clean up in technical categories. – AP
5:40 a.m
Hosts for the evening- Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes begin show
5:30 a.m.
Beyonće performs oscar-nominated song ‘Be Alive’
Popstar Beyonće Knowles peforms the song ‘Be Alive’ from Best-Picture nominated King Richard; in Crompron city, Los Angeles.
4.30 a.m.
Red carpet arrivals begin at an Oscars hoping for a comeback
Real life couple, and Best Actoress and Actor nominees for this year, Penelope Cruz and husband Javier Bardem pose on the red carpet during the Oscars 2022 arrivals.
| Photo Credit: ERIC GAILLARD
Invitees and nominees have started arriving in their award-night ensembles at the red carpet that was rolled out, for the first time in two years at the Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre for what the film academy hopes will be a ‘back-to-normal’ Oscars, except for all the stuff that’s changed.
Some at the red carpet, including Oscar-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung, nominated songwriter Diane Warren and actress Jamie Lee Curtis wore blue ribbons reading #WithRefugees, showing support for those who have fled Ukraine and other conflict zones.
Nominees for Best Picture
These are the nominees for best picture at the 94th Academy Awards:
- Nightmare Alley
- Don’t Look Up
- Dune
- Drive My Car
- Belfast
- Licorice Pizza
- The Power of the Dog
- West Side Story
- King Richard
- Coda
Nominees for Best Actor (male)
The nominees for best actor (male):
- Andrew Garfiled (tick, tick… BOOM)
- Benedict Cumberbatch (The Power of the Dog
- Javier Bardem (Being the Ricardos)
- Denzel Washington (The Tragedy of Macbeth)
- Will Smith (King Richard)
Nominees for Best Actor (female)
The nominees for best actor (female):
- Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye)
- Olivia Colman (The Lost Daughter)
- Kristen Stewart (Spencer)
- Nicole Kidman (Being the Ricardos)
- Penélope Cruz (Madres paralelas)
Nominees for Best Director
The nominees for best director:
- Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog)
- Kenneth Branagh (Belfast)
- Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car)
- Steven Spielberg (West Side Story)
- Paul Thomas Anderson (Licorice Pizza)
Nominees for Best Original Song
The nominees for best original song:
- No Time To Die (Billie Eilish, FINNEAS)
- Dos Oruguitas (Lin-Manuel Miranda)
- Somehow You Do (From The Motion Picture Four Good Days; singer: Diane Warren)
- Be Alive (Original Song from the Motion Picture “King Richard”; singer: Beyoncé, DIXSON)
- Down to Joy (Van Morrison)
After a year away from the Dolby Theatre due to the pandemic, the 94th Academy Awards are back in the heart of Tinseltown After a year away from the Dolby Theatre due to the pandemic, the 94th Academy Awards are back in the heart of Tinseltown The Oscars are back in Hollywood, as nominees from top contending films including “CODA,” “The Power of the Dog” and “Belfast” hit the red carpet Sunday for the movie industry’s biggest night.After a year away from the Dolby Theatre due to the pandemic, the 94th Academy Awards are back in the heart of Tinseltown, where A-listers who have passed strict Covid-19 testing protocols arrived draped in their finest gowns and tuxedos once again.The show, for the first time will be hosted by three women hosts- actor Regina Hall, and comedians Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes. The oscars have been hostless since 2018, when talk show host Jimmy Kimmel emceed the show. This years ceremony had also be sorrounded by controversy as the academy decided to cut out eight award categories from the main ceremony, to be given off-air, with clips being edited into the live telecast later. This was done in a bit to reinvigorate viewership after it dropped to record levels last year. As the programme began off-caera, Denis Villeneuve’s science-fiction epic “Dune” won four Academy Awards, even if the broadcast hasn’t begun yet.Dark, psychological Western “The Power of the Dog” had looked set to earn Netflix its much-coveted first best-picture statuette, but the race has been flung wide open in recent weeks.“CODA” — an uplifting drama from Apple+ TV about an eccentric deaf family, and their musical daughter who can hear — has surged in popularity, and is now tipped by many industry insiders as the favorite. Either would be a historic first best-picture win for a streaming service.Kenneth Branagh’s childhood-inspired “Belfast” also cannot be ruled out. Here are the latest updates:6:17 a.m Achievement in Visual Effects Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Brian Connor, and Gerd Nefzer clinch the award in the Best Visual Effects category for Dune. 6:15 a.m. Best documentary winner announced “The Queen of Basketball,” about the basketball legend Lusia Harris, took best short documentary film.6:06 a.m. Dune takes home the award for Cinematography And it goes to..Greig Fraser for Denis Villeneuve’s movie Dune. This is his first Oscar and second nomination. 5:55 a.m Ariana Debose wins Best Supporting Actress The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress goes to…Ariana Debose for her role as a Hispanic woman Anita in Steven Spielberg’s musical romantic drama ‘West Side Story’.This is Ms. Debose’s first Oscar and nomination; she won a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and a SAG for her role in the same category. “Even in this weird world we live in, dreams do come true… thank you Steven Spielberg you are stuck with me now.,” the actor said in her acceptance speech, also talking about race and identity. In 1962, actress Rita Morena had won an Oscar for the same role of Anita in the original film ‘West Side Story’; becoming the first Hispanic actress to win the Best Suporting Actress category Ariana DeBose accepts the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “West Side Story” at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 27, 2022. REUTERS/Brian Snyder | Photo Credit: BRIAN SNYDER 5:45 ‘Dune’ wins four Oscars as Academy Awards start off-camera “Dune” got out to an early lead, winning for production design, editing, sound and for Hans Zimmer’s score. Though it’s not favored in the top awards, “Dune” — the biggest blockbuster of this year’s 10 best-picture nominees — was widely expected to clean up in technical categories. – AP5:40 a.m Hosts for the evening- Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes begin show 5:30 a.m. Beyonće performs oscar-nominated song ‘Be Alive’ Popstar Beyonće Knowles peforms the song ‘Be Alive’ from Best-Picture nominated King Richard; in Crompron city, Los Angeles. 4.30 a.m. Red carpet arrivals begin at an Oscars hoping for a comeback Real life couple, and Best Actoress and Actor nominees for this year, Penelope Cruz and husband Javier Bardem pose on the red carpet during the Oscars 2022 arrivals. | Photo Credit: ERIC GAILLARD Invitees and nominees have started arriving in their award-night ensembles at the red carpet that was rolled out, for the first time in two years at the Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre for what the film academy hopes will be a ‘back-to-normal’ Oscars, except for all the stuff that’s changed. Some at the red carpet, including Oscar-winning actress Youn Yuh-jung, nominated songwriter Diane Warren and actress Jamie Lee Curtis wore blue ribbons reading #WithRefugees, showing support for those who have fled Ukraine and other conflict zones.Nominees for Best Picture These are the nominees for best picture at the 94th Academy Awards: Nightmare Alley Don’t Look Up Dune Drive My Car Belfast Licorice Pizza The Power of the Dog West Side Story King Richard Coda Nominees for Best Actor (male) The nominees for best actor (male): Andrew Garfiled (tick, tick… BOOM) Benedict Cumberbatch (The Power of the Dog Javier Bardem (Being the Ricardos) Denzel Washington (The Tragedy of Macbeth) Will Smith (King Richard) Nominees for Best Actor (female) The nominees for best actor (female): Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye) Olivia Colman (The Lost Daughter) Kristen Stewart (Spencer) Nicole Kidman (Being the Ricardos) Penélope Cruz (Madres paralelas) Nominees for Best Director The nominees for best director: Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog) Kenneth Branagh (Belfast) Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Drive My Car) Steven Spielberg (West Side Story) Paul Thomas Anderson (Licorice Pizza) Nominees for Best Original Song The nominees for best original song: No Time To Die (Billie Eilish, FINNEAS) Dos Oruguitas (Lin-Manuel Miranda) Somehow You Do (From The Motion Picture Four Good Days; singer: Diane Warren) Be Alive (Original Song from the Motion Picture “King Richard”; singer: Beyoncé, DIXSON) Down to Joy (Van Morrison)