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Kumail Nanjiani and Tracee Ellis Ross have just announced the nominees for the 91st Academy Awards, a.k.a the Oscars on Tuesday morning, January 22 and many of which are already streaming online.
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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 17, 2019
Roma and The Favourite are leading the pack with 10 nominations each. The two films will go up against one another in the Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay categories.
The Best Picture category has eight nominees for the 91st ceremony. Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book, the two movies that have been the subject of controversy and were previously honored with Best Picture trophies at the Golden Globes, are both nominated.
According to Vox, Black Panther is now the first superhero movie in history to be nominated for Best Picture
There will be no host for the 2019 Oscars, but the show will go on. Here, we have a guide to the 91st Academy Awards of everything you will need to know.
The Academy Awards 2019 Viewing Details
Date: Sunday, February 24, 2019
Start Time: 8:00 P.M. ET/ 5:00 P.M. PT
Location: The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California
TV Channel: ABC
There Will Be No Host
According to ABC, there will be no host for the 2019 Oscars.
Kevin Hart was initially announced to be the show’s host in December 2018. However, he dropped out following the online backlash against year-long homophobic tweets. After speculation that he might reconsider, Hart told Good morning America that he would not be hosting and that he is done talking about the controversy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vq9JsryywE
What To Expect
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnm7n7zlZ7U
