The 86th annual Academy Awards are just a few days away. Here’s a complete guide to the biggest show in Hollywood!
Host: Ellen DeGeneres
When: Sunday at 5:30 p.m. PT
TV: ABC
Where: Dolby Theater in Hollywood, CA
This Year’s Nominees:
“American Hustle” and “Gravity” lead nominations for the 86th Academy Awards with 10 each, followed by nine for “12 Years a Slave.” The trio will compete for best picture in a category that this year has nine entrants, also including “Captain Phillips,” “Dallas Buyers Club,” “Her,” “Nebraska,” “Philomena,” and “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
Oscar Ballots:
Vote for this year’s Academy Award winners!
Variety’s Predictions:
Ramin Setoodeh and Jenelle Riley debate the major races and offer their predictions, based on precursor awards, industry buzz and gut instinct.
The Parties:
In 2014, the week leading up to and including Academy Awards Sunday is packed with events, parties, pampering salons and luxury suites, so much so that Hollywood A-listers, nominees and influencers — who are, naturally, invited to everything — will need scorecards to
of it all.
Snubs and Surprises:
The bad news from having such a great year at the movies is the inevitable disappointments on Oscar nominations morning-there
for everybody.
Red Carpet History:
Designers and their iconic gowns have made history on Oscar’s red carpet. Click
for some of the most memorable dresses.
THE NOMINEES:
Best Picture Race:
This year, it’s Oscar gone wild, with the nine best-film contenders bold in subject matter, execution and/or marketing.
Best Actor/Actress:
The Oscar actor races are shaping up into a battle that pits newcomers versus veterans in terms of grabbing voters’ attention.
Supporting Actor/Actress:
The supporting actor races are remarkably crowded this year with Oscar-worthy performances. Will Jennifer Lawrence win back-to-back Oscars?
Stay tuned for Variety’s complete coverage of the 86th annual Academy Awards, including the winners list, red carpet arrivals and behind-the-scenes action from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood!
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