The Academy Awards, the pinnacle event in Hollywood, are captivating film enthusiasts worldwide as they eagerly await the winners of the coveted Oscar trophies. This year’s ceremony, emceed by Conan O’Brien, is unfolding at the prestigious Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Leading the pack with a groundbreaking 16 nominations is Ryan Coogler’s film “Sinners,” closely followed by Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” with 13 nominations. The first award of the night was presented to Amy Madigan for her outstanding performance in the movie “Weapons,” earning her the best supporting actress accolade. Subsequently, Sean Penn clinched the supporting actor Oscar for his role in “One Battle After Another,” marking his third Academy Award win.
Among the winners are three Canadians, with Toronto director Maggie Kang securing the best animated feature Oscar for “KPop Demon Hunters.” Additionally, Canadian production designers Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau, known for their work on Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” are returning home with their own Oscar statuettes. Montreal filmmakers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski also triumphed in the best animated short film category for “The Girl Who Cried Pearls.”
“So far, “One Battle After Another” has garnered four Oscars, including awards for best adapted screenplay and casting, a new category after 24 years. “Frankenstein,” filmed in Toronto, has clinched three awards, while “Sinners” has received three accolades, including Ryan Coogler’s win for best original screenplay.
The event is ongoing, with winners being announced as follows:
– Picture: TBA
– Directing: TBA
– Actress in a leading role: TBA
– Actor in a leading role: TBA
– Actress in a supporting role: Amy Madigan, “Weapons”
– Actor in a supporting role: Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another”
– Casting: Cassandra Kulukundis, “One Battle After Another”
– Writing (original screenplay): Ryan Coogler, “Sinners”
– Writing (adapted screenplay): Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another”
– International feature film: “Sentimental Value” (Norway)
– Animated feature film: “KPop Demon Hunters”
– Animated short film: “The Girl Who Cried Pearls”
– Documentary feature film: “Mr. Nobody Against Putin”
– Documentary short film: “All the Empty Rooms”
– Live action short film: “The Singers” and “Two People Exchanging Saliva” (tie)
– Music (original song): EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, and Teddy Park, “Golden,” “KPop Demon Hunters”
– Music (original score): Ludwig Goransson, “Sinners”
– Film editing: Andy Jurgensen, “One Battle After Another”
– Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw, “Sinners”
– Production design: Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau, “Frankenstein”
– Costume design: Kate Hawley, “Frankenstein”
– Makeup and hairstyling: Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, and Cliona Furey, “Frankenstein”
– Sound: Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, and Juan Peralta, “F1”
– Visual effects: Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, and Daniel Barrett, “Avatar: Fire and Ash”