The Academy Awards are the biggest night in cinema and each year the most talented actors, directors, screenwriters and producers are rewarded for their work.
And 2023 is no different, as last year saw a plethora of amazing movies and performances hit the big screen. Now, it is time to know the list of nominees for one of the most coveted awards in Hollywood: the Oscars.
The 95th edition of the most important event in world cinema, the Oscars, will be held on March 12 in Los Angeles (USA).
This year's awards ceremony is billed as one of the most exciting yet, as some of this year's biggest and best films compete for the coveted Oscar. And now we can reveal the list of nominees.
This year's Oscar nominees list has been eagerly awaited by many movie fans since last year's winners were celebrated in a virtual ceremony due to the pandemic.
Finally, the wait is over! The prestigious 2023 Oscars gala has announced its list of nominees, and it has been announced live by Allison Williams and Riz Ahmed.
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The two actors, highly acclaimed for their work in the industry, drove everyone crazy during the nominations announcement.
They revealed all the nominees in a suspenseful manner that kept viewers riveted with anticipation until they heard all the names.
It was an exciting moment as each name was read aloud, many of them completely unexpected, but deserving nominees.
We already know who will compete at this year's Oscar ceremony.
The nominations
But without a doubt the highlight of this year's list is Everything everywhere at the same time. This star-studded drama has 11 nominations in major categories, including best picture, actress and actor.
Starring Michelle Yeoh, Best Actor, with Ke Huy Quan, and Best Supporting Actress, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephanie Hsu.
Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the award-winning filmmaking duo known as DANIELS, have been nominated for the 2023 Oscar for Best Director.
The duo has earned recognition for their unique visual style and overproduction techniques on a variety of projects, from feature films to music videos. His work is characterized by bright colors and an aesthetic that can be described as surreal and whimsical.
The 2023 Oscar nominations revealed an exciting race for Best Picture, with two films tied for second place. Nothing new on the front and Inisherin's Banshees are up for nine statuettes, including best film.
Both films were acclaimed by critics and accepted by the public, highlighting the difficult choice of this year's Oscar voters.
Nothing New on the Front is written and directed by up-and-coming filmmaker Riley Wainwright and stars Hollywood veteran Samuel L. Jackson as a Vietnam War veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder following his deployment.
It is an emotional story that speaks to veterans and non-veterans alike, as it explores themes such as morality, loyalty, heroism and redemption.
The 2023 Oscars are looking exciting, with a long list of nominees in the Best Original Song category. Lady Gaga will compete for the award with her song “Hold My Hand”, from the movie Top Gun: Maverick. Rihanna has also been nominated for her single Lift Me Up, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Other big stars who got a nomination are Sofia Carson, with Applause, from Tell it like a Woman.
The pop divas are also competing with Naatu Naatu, the viral song from the film RRR. The song, sung by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, has taken the music industry by storm since its release.
It is an upbeat and upbeat number that has captivated fans across India. With its catchy lyrics and energetic beats, it's no wonder this single is topping the charts.
The response to Naatu Naatu has been so impressive that several pop divas have released their own versions of the song, each taking inspiration from the original in their own way.
From Shreya Ghoshal to Sunidhi Chauhan and Neha Kakkar, everyone has put their own spin on this popular number. Fans love these covers which show how versatile this song is.
See below for the full list of nominees for this year's awards.
Best film: Avatar: The Waterway, All Quiet on the Front, The Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, Everywhere at Once, The Fabelmans, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, Triangle of Sadness and Between Women.
Best Actor: Austin Butler – Elvis, Colin Farrell – The Banshees of Inisherin, Brendan Fraser – The Whale, Paul Mescal – Aftersun and Bill Nighy – Living.
Best actress: Cate Blanchett – Tár, Ana de Armas – Blonde, Andrea Riseborough – To Leslie, Michelle Williams – The Fabelmans, and Michelle Yeoh – Everything Everywhere at the Same Time.
Best director: Todd Field – Tár, Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert – Everything Everywhere at the Same Time, Martin McDonagh – The Banshees of Inisherin, Ruben Ostlund – Triangle of Sorrow, and Steven Spielberg – The Fabelmans.
Best Supporting Actor: Brendan Gleeson – The Banshees of Inisherin, Brian Tyree Henry – Passage, Judd Hirsch – The Fabelmans, Barry Keoghan – The Banshees of Inisherin and Ke Huy Quan – Everything Everywhere at the Same Time.
Best Supporting Actress: Angela Bassett – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Hong Chau – The Whale, Kerry Condon – The Banshees of Inisherin.
Jamie Lee Curtis – Everything everywhere at the same time and Stephanie Hsu – Everything everywhere at the same time.
What to expect from this 95th edition of the 2023 Oscars ceremony?
The 95th edition of the 2023 Oscars ceremony is expected to be one of the most exciting to date.
With a list full of nominees among Hollywood's biggest and brightest, this event promises to be a night full of surprises and memorable moments.
From big celebrities hitting the red carpet in their finest to all eyes on who will take home the coveted gold statuette, movie fans around the world have a lot to get excited about.
All corners of the film industry were represented on this year's nomination slate, which saw some of today's biggest stars compete with established veterans for recognition.
On the eve of the big night, anticipation is already at its highest, as viewers around the world begin to place their bets on who they think will win each award in what will undoubtedly be a spectacular ceremony.