The Netflix film 'Emilia Perez', about trans identity, takes center stage with 13 nominations, including best picture and a historic first for Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly trans actor nominated for an Oscar. The nominations, delayed due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, reflect both the industry's challenges and resilience.
The Netflix narco-musical about trans identity has garnered 13 nominations in Thursday's Oscar announcement, which was delayed due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The film, directed by Jacques Audiard, dominated the nominations, securing nods for best picture, best actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, marking her as the first openly transgender actor ever nominated for an Oscar. It also received nominations for directing, original screenplay, two songs, and supporting actress Zoe Saldaña.
While Netflix has been a prominent player in Hollywood, it has yet to win the coveted best picture award. Several other films also received considerable recognition. Brady Corbet's post-war epic, filmed in VistaVision, garnered 10 nominations, including best picture, best director, and acting nods for Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce, and Felicity Jones. The A24 release, a POV-shot drama that had been overlooked by many guilds in earlier voting, surprisingly landed two nominations, one for Sebastian Stan and another for Jeremy Strong. This film dramatizes the formative years of President Donald Trump's emergence in New York real estate under the guidance of attorney Roy Cohn. Trump has denounced those involved in the film as 'human scum.' The nominations were originally scheduled for January 17th but were postponed twice due to wildfires that ravaged the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and other areas around Los Angeles in early January. Fresh fires continued to burn outside Los Angeles on Thursday. The devastating impact of the fires led some to call for the cancellation of the Oscars altogether. However, academy leaders maintain that the March 2nd ceremony must proceed, citing its economic importance to Los Angeles and its symbolic significance as a testament to the industry's resilience. Organizers have pledged that this year's awards will 'celebrate the work that unites us as a global film community and acknowledge those who fought so bravely against the wildfires.' Bill Kramer, academy chief executive, and Yang stated in an email to members on Wednesday, 'We will reflect on the recent events while highlighting the strength, creativity, and optimism that defines Los Angeles and our industry.'While the usual celebratory atmosphere surrounding Hollywood's award season has been significantly dampened by the fires, the Oscar nominations proceeded. The Academy canceled its annual nominees luncheon, and other events have been postponed or scaled back. Additionally, Kramer and Yang announced that original song nominees will not be performed this year. Conan O'Brien, whose Pacific Palisades home survived the fires, will host the ceremony.The Oscar nominations follow a tumultuous year for Hollywood, marked by extensive post-strike delays, widespread unemployment due to a production slowdown, and the tragic California wildfires in January. Adding to the challenges, the presidential election returned Trump to office in a race where podcaster Joe Rogan's influence seemed to surpass that of all A-listers combined. Despite these difficulties, the industry rallied behind several successful films, including Universal Pictures' Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. The 2024 movie year presented no clear frontrunner for the industry's highest honor, as the Oscar nominations were spread across both widely seen and lesser-known films, those released theatrically and primarily on streaming platforms
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