The Oscar awards take place on Sunday, and the race for the best movie this year is a close one. Emilia Pérez He drives 13 nominations, but a recent scandal could affect his chances. Wicked, The Brutalist and Conclave They are also on the list of nominated films, according to the BBC.
This year announces a tight race at the shutterstock photo oscar prizes
What movies are in the race
Emilia Pérezthe story of a drug baron in Mexico who changes its gender, has obtained 13 nominations – including for the best movie, the best actress (Karla Sofía Gascón) and the best secondary actress (Zoe Saldaña).
It is the most nominated film in a foreign language in the history of Oscaru. Although it is a French production, the film is largely placed in Mexico, and the main language is Spanish.
The nomination of Karlei Sofía Gascón marks a premiere, being the first trans person receiving an Oscar nomination for interpretation (although Elliot Page was nominated for Juno in 2008, before transition).
However, the film-already controversial in Mexico-was affected by scandals after a dispute on social networks involving Gascón.
Although it remains a favorite in certain categories, Emilia Pérez does not seem to dominate the gala as he did Oppenheimer Last year, when he had 13 nominations.
Followed closely by Emilia Pérez it is The Brutalistan epic three and a half hours film, with Adrien Brody, who obtained 10 nominations.
Also with 10 nominations come and Wickedwhich has the British Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in distribution. In addition, Demi Moore received the first Oscar nomination in the career for its role in The substance.
The drama about choosing a pope, Conclavehas eight nominations, including for the best actor, Ralph Fiennes.
All these movies are in the race for the best movie, along with Anorithe story of a Stripteus in New York who falls in love with the son of a Russian oligarch.
With six nominations, Anora has gained ground after victories at Critics Choice Awards and two of the most important galas of prizes in the industry – Directors Guild of America and Produce Guild of America.
But for now, there is no clear favorite for the big trophy. Other movies nominated to best movie are To complete the Unknown, Dune: the second part, I’m stilel here and Nickel Boys.
What celebrities will participate
Most nominations will scroll on the red carpet, but there is great uncertainty in terms of the presence of Karlei Sofía Gascón, due to the scandal related to his past posts.
However, it has been confirmed that he will participate in the Oscars ceremony – it remains to be seen if he will walk on the red carpet and if he will stay with his distribution colleagues.
The presenters include Halle Berry, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert Downey Jr, Cillian Murphy, Yepevine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone.
Who will sing
This year, the Academy gave up the interpretations of the nominations for the best original song.
Instead, the stars of WickedErivo and Grande, will support a special 10 -minute musical moment with song songs.
A viral moment is announced with Defying Gravitybut it remains to be seen if the two will manage to equal the energy that Ryan Gosling had last year with I’m just ken.
Among other artists who will go on stage are Doja Cat, Lisa from Blackpink, Queen Latifah and Raye.
The host of the event
For the first time, the ceremony of the Oscars will be presented by the comedian and podcaster Conan O’Brien.
He replaces the Late Night presenter Jimmy Kimmel, who was the host of Oscars four times, including last year.
The show will be broadcast live on the Walt Disney network (dis.N), which opens a new tab, ABC, starting at 4 pm, Pacific time (00.00 GMT months). In Romania, the gala sees Voyo, from 2.00.
