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Netflix's Spanish-language musical “Emilia Perez” topped the Oscar nominations Thursday, giving the streaming service another chance to win its first best picture trophy, followed by historical drama “The Brutalist” and the blockbuster hit. box office “Wicked”
“Emilia Perez, the story of a Mexican drug lord who becomes a woman and starts a new life, earned 13 nominations. “The Brutalist,” a three-and-a-half hour tale of a Holocaust survivor and an architect in pursuit of the American dream, and “Wicked,” the “Wizard of Oz” prequel, earned 10 nominations each.
These three films will compete for the coveted Best Picture trophy at the Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood on March 2.
The film “A Complete Unknown”, with Timothee Chalamet in the role of a young Bob Dylan, the dark romantic comedy “Anora” and the drama about the papal selection “Conclave” were also included in the race for best film.
Other nominated films include sci-fi blockbuster “Dune Part 2,” Brazilian political documentary “I'm Still Here,” racial drama “Nickel Boys” and horror film “The Substance.”
Nominations for the film industry's highest honors were announced Thursday in Beverly Hills, as the Los Angeles region, the heart of the film industry, grapples with wildfires that have devastated part of the city this month. A new fire broke out on Wednesday at the address.
Netflix has never won best picture, despite nominations for films such as “Roma” and “The Irishman.” The streaming service only releases its films in theaters for a limited time, enough for they are taken into account for the awards.
In the best actress category, Karla Sofía Gascón, who stars in “Emilia Perez,” made history by becoming the first openly transgender person to be nominated for an Oscar.
Demi Moore, who spoke at the Golden Globes ( ) about being underestimated during her four-decade career, was nominated for playing a fading celebrity in 'The Substance'
-“I am deeply humbled,” Moore said in a statement Thursday, while acknowledging the destruction caused by the wildfires.
“My heart goes out to my friends, family, neighbors and community here in Los Angeles,” the actress said.
Nominations for the best actor award included Chalamet, “The Brutalist” star Adrien Brody and Sebastian Stan, who played Donald Trump in his formative years as a New York real estate developer on “The Apprentice.” Jeremy Strong , who played Trump's ruthless lawyer Roy Cohn, was nominated in the supporting actor category.
“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo was nominated for best actress and co-star Ariana Grande was nominated for supporting actress for playing magic students who become witches in “The Wizard of Oz.” ”
Angelina Jolie, who plays opera singer Maria Callas in “Maria,” and Nicole Kidman for “Babygirl” were excluded from the nomination list
This year, Oscar nominations have been postponed twice due to wildfires, which have darkened Hollywood's awards season. Several red carpet events have been postponed or canceled.
The Oscars ceremony will unfold as a celebration of cinema and the resilience of Los Angeles, organizers said.
“We will honor the talented filmmakers named today, pay tribute to our courageous first responders, and celebrate the enduring spirit of Los Angeles and the film industry,” said Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Arts. and cinema sciences, just before the nominations are revealed.
The winners of the golden Oscar statuettes will be chosen by the approximately 11,000 actors, producers, directors and cinema artisans who make up the film academy.
Walt Disney's ABC channel DIS.N will broadcast the event and comedian Conan O'Brien will host the site.
