The Cuts: Oscar nods arrive
Beau Stucki
Issue date: 2/3/10 Section: Arts & Entertainment
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced early Tuesday morning the nominations for the 82nd Academy Awards. Which include some changes that may throw a wrench into the proceedings.
Academy President Tom Sherak and previous nominee Anne Hathaway read off the list of lucky films that will get a crack at Hollywood's favorite prize - the Oscar.
Perhaps to keep up with the increased popularity of the show since last year, when Hugh Jackman hosted one of the most entertaining ceremonies in the history of the little golden statue, the Academy has thrown in a few mix ups that will - at the very least - provide some change.
Two hosts will take the stage next month for the first time since the twenties. The production team has constructed an elaborate animatronics set for promises to be a very unique presentation of the awards.
Of course, the biggest change is upping the nominations for the coveted Best Picture Oscar from five to 10 for the first time since "Casablanca" took the award in 1943. This change has many in Hollywood questioning how fair the race will be. Now a simple majority might not be enough to vote a film into the winning category.
Kathryn Bigelow's gripping "The Hurt Locker" and James Cameron's visually revolutionary "Avatar" have both been favorites to win (taking Best Picture from the Producer's Guild and the Golden Globes, respectively) and they lead the race this year with nine nominations each.
The once married couple will be pitting one of the least expensive contestants against one of the biggest budget films of all time. "Avatar" has already made the win with the general public, grossing over $1.8 billion world wide.
"Inglourious Basterds," "Precious," and "Up in the Air" aren't unexpected nominations in the Best Picture slot. Pixar's "Up" is the second animated feature to ever be nominated for Best Picture ("Beauty and the Beast" was the first). "Up" also has a nomination for Best Animated Feature.
Academy President Tom Sherak and previous nominee Anne Hathaway read off the list of lucky films that will get a crack at Hollywood's favorite prize - the Oscar.
Perhaps to keep up with the increased popularity of the show since last year, when Hugh Jackman hosted one of the most entertaining ceremonies in the history of the little golden statue, the Academy has thrown in a few mix ups that will - at the very least - provide some change.
Two hosts will take the stage next month for the first time since the twenties. The production team has constructed an elaborate animatronics set for promises to be a very unique presentation of the awards.
Of course, the biggest change is upping the nominations for the coveted Best Picture Oscar from five to 10 for the first time since "Casablanca" took the award in 1943. This change has many in Hollywood questioning how fair the race will be. Now a simple majority might not be enough to vote a film into the winning category.
Kathryn Bigelow's gripping "The Hurt Locker" and James Cameron's visually revolutionary "Avatar" have both been favorites to win (taking Best Picture from the Producer's Guild and the Golden Globes, respectively) and they lead the race this year with nine nominations each.
The once married couple will be pitting one of the least expensive contestants against one of the biggest budget films of all time. "Avatar" has already made the win with the general public, grossing over $1.8 billion world wide.
"Inglourious Basterds," "Precious," and "Up in the Air" aren't unexpected nominations in the Best Picture slot. Pixar's "Up" is the second animated feature to ever be nominated for Best Picture ("Beauty and the Beast" was the first). "Up" also has a nomination for Best Animated Feature.
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