The anticipation is palpable as Oscar nomination voting officially commences for the 97th Academy Awards. In a surprising turn of events, the nomination voting period has been extended by two days, providing members of the Academy with additional time to cast their ballots. The highly awaited nominations for the prestigious Oscars will now be unveiled on Sunday, Jan. 19.
Members of the esteemed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are now tasked with the responsibility of sifting through a plethora of cinematic achievements from the past year. With over 10,000 eligible voters participating in this year’s selection process, the competition is fierce and diverse, ranging from box office hits to indie darlings.
Unlike previous years where a clear frontrunner emerged early on, this season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory. Each day leading up to the announcement of nominations is filled with twists, turns, and headline-making moments that only add to the excitement surrounding this year’s awards race.
Adding to the buzz is the simultaneous opening of voting with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) nominations announcement. “Wicked” leads with five nods, captivating audiences with its stellar cast and captivating storyline. As anticipation builds for further announcements from renowned guilds like Directors Guild of America (DGA), speculation runs rampant among voters who strategize their choices in light of these developments.
For the first time in recent history, Oscar nomination voting will conclude on a weekend day—Sunday, Jan. 12—coinciding with the Critics Choice Awards ceremony. This strategic timing allows voters to observe real-time reactions and potentially influence their final decisions based on unfolding events during these crucial moments leading up to ballot closure.
The landscape of films vying for recognition at this year’s Oscars spans various genres and storytelling approaches. From Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi masterpiece “Dune: Part Two” to Brady Corbet’s epic saga “The Brutalist” and Sean Baker’s poignant comedy “Anora,” there is no shortage of emotional depth and artistic brilliance among this year’s contenders.
In December, the Academy revealed shortlists across ten artisan categories setting off intense competition amongst technical achievers within Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez” and Universal Pictures’ “Wicked.” These films have garnered attention for their innovative contributions to cinema and overall ambition in storytelling.
Looking ahead to March 2 when Conan O’Brien will host the much-anticipated Oscars ceremony; fans can expect an evening filled with celebration and recognition as some of Hollywood’s finest talents compete for top honors across categories like Best Picture, Directorial Achievement Actor/Actress Lead/Supporting roles Original/Adapted Screenplay Animated Feature Production Design Cinematography Costume Design Film Editing Makeup Sound Visual Effects Original Score Song Documentary Feature International Feature Animated Short Documentary Short Live Action Short Ensemble Cast Stunt Performance
As we embark on this exciting journey towards Hollywood’s most prestigious event, stay tuned for updates as we delve deeper into what promises to be an unforgettable chapter in cinematic history—the 2024 Oscar race.
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