The 96th annual Oscar nominees luncheon gathered a vibrant crowd of celebrities, filmmakers and cinephiles on the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.
DeVon Franklin, a Board of Governors member, kicked off the occasion by asserting the roll name of attendees, beginning with the esteemed composer Laura Karpman of “American Fiction” and concluding with the proficient Robert Downey Jr., nominated for his supporting function in “Oppenheimer.”
Here are among the key takeaways from the occasion.
Emma Stone and Bradley Cooper on the 2024 Oscars Nominees Luncheon.
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The canine from “Anatomy of a Fall” stole the present.
The breakout star of the day was the lovable pooch from “Anatomy of a Fall.” Messi, the canine actor portraying Snoopy in Justine Triet’s movie, stole the hearts of almost each nominee current. From Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera of “Barbie” fame to the musical sensation Billie Eilish, everybody appeared to be enchanted by the furry star. Triet’s authentic screenplay may simply have clinched an Oscar with the overwhelming affection showered upon this season’s favourite canine.
So, who received the coveted title of the “applause-o-meter”?
Journalists and social media fanatics scrambled to discern which nominee acquired probably the most thunderous applause through the group picture session. Names like Greta Gerwig (“Barbie”), Christopher Nolan (“Oppenheimer”), Celine Song (“Past Lives”), Paul Giamatti (“The Holdovers”), Carey Mulligan (“Maestro”) and Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) had been buzzing with anticipation.
Keep your speeches quick folks!
Brevity is essential! Before the roll name, AMPAS president Janet Yang took the stage to induce the long run winners to maintain their acceptance speeches temporary (underneath 45 seconds). She humorously referenced Javier Bardem’s succinct speech throughout his supporting actor win for “No Country for Old Men” in 2007, which lasted a mere 37 seconds. The viewers chuckled on the realization that this yr’s Oscars would begin an hour earlier resulting from daylight saving time, prompting some last-minute changes to attendees’ schedules for March 10.
“Oppenheimer” goes to win so many Oscars.
Christopher Nolan’s cinematic masterpiece has captured the hearts of many, with quite a few conversations amongst nominees echoing the sentiment that “It’s ‘Oppenheimer’s’ year.” The closing tally of Oscars stays to be seen, however the conclusion appears inevitable.
Who didn’t present up?
Supporting actress nominee Danielle Brooks from “The Color Purple” was unable to attend resulting from filming commitments in New Zealand. Additionally, absentees included double nominee Jonathan Glazer (“The Zone of Interest”), Jodie Foster (“Nyad”), Robert DeNiro (“Killers of the Flower Moon”) and Hayao Miyazaki (“The Boy and the Heron”).
Emma Stone and Colman Domingo exchanged telephone numbers. Hopefully meaning they’ll be engaged on one thing.
“Poor Things” double nominee Emma Stone was seen in a pleasant alternate with greatest actor nominee Colman Domingo from “Rustin” and his husband Raúl Domingo. A friendship was hopefully shaped, and a potential future collaboration, maybe? And sure, we did catch Domingo up on the “Jeopardy” craze that has been swarming Stone for weeks now, and he or she nonetheless actually needs to go on the syndicated program. ABC proprietor Bob Iger was within the room. She ought to have talked about it.
Finneas O’Connell and Billie Eilish attend the Oscar Nominees Luncheon on the Beverly Hilton.
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“Spider-Man” voice actors got here to have a good time.
The complete crew behind “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” graced the occasion, together with producers Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Amy Pascal, alongside administrators Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin Okay. Thompson. Among the attendees had been the voices behind the characters, resembling Hailee Steinfeld (Gwen Stacey/Spider-Gwen), who engaged in energetic conversations with Finneas and Billie Eilish. Could they be discussing new music collaborations? Additionally, Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya lent his voice to the Black British punk rocker Hobie Brown/Spider-Punk, including additional pleasure to the gathering.
Nominees for the 96th Oscars® had been celebrated at a luncheon held on the Beverly Hilton, Monday, February 12, 2024. The 96th Oscars will air on Sunday, March 10, reside on ABC.
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