The long awaited 94th edition of the Academy Awards will be live for all and sundry this weekend.
The ceremony which comes after low ratings as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the whole world promises to be packed with varieties.
Hosting this year’s Oscars would be Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes, with each bringing in a different spice to the show, producer Will Packer has confirmed.
According to MARCA, the nominated movies to best picture are;
1. “Belfast”
Based on the childhood of Kenneth Branagh. The film received seven Oscar nominations, including best picture, a directing nod for Branagh, best-supporting actress for Judi Dench, and supporting actor for her screen husband, Ciarán Hinds.
2. “King Richard”
A movie about the parent of Serena and Venus Williams. The story of Richard Williams, A father, coach and driving force behind tennis greats Venus and Serena Williams star by Will Smith.
3. “Dune”
The sweeping dessert sci-fi saga based on Frank Herbert’s classic 1965 novel received 10 Oscar nominations.
4. “Drive My Car”
A three-hour drama with four major Oscar nominations. It is an adaptation from a Haruki Murakami short story. Lead by Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
5. “Nightmare Alley”
Guillermo del Toro remake of the 1947 neo-noir classic novel. It’s the story of the brief rise of a handsome hustler, from low level carney to highly paid showma with a cast packed of stars.
Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Rooney Mara, Ron Perlman, Mary Steenburgen and David Strathairn.
6. “The Power of the Dog”
The leading nominee with a dozen Oscar nominations. It received a best picture nod and a best director nomination for Jane Campion.
7. “West Side Story”
Steven Spielberg dug deep to reconsider the iconic Romeo and Juliet tale that has the Sharks and the Jets front and center in New York City.
8. “Licorice Pizza”
The story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.
The OSCARS would be live on Sunday, March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ABC.
