The members of the Hollywood Academy have completed the voting for the 97th edition of the Oscar Awards, whose winners will be revealed on March 2 in Los Angeles. The ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theatre, located on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This time, the film 'Emilia Pérez' has garnered attention with 13 nominations, although it is surrounded by controversy due to racist posts made by its star, Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón, on social media.
The awards season in the film industry has been unpredictable, with different favorite films at various ceremonies. Despite the accolades received by films like 'The Brutalist', 'Anora', 'Conclave', and 'Wicked', it is difficult to predict who will take home the Best Picture award at the Oscars. The controversy surrounding 'Emilia Pérez' has created uncertainty about its performance at the ceremony.
With 10 nominations each, films like 'Wicked' and 'The Brutalist' are closely following 'Emilia Pérez'. Meanwhile, 'Anora' has six nominations and could be a surprise as Best Picture. Anticipation is growing in the final stretch of this awards season, which has been marked by ups and downs and unexpected moments.
The Oscar ceremony will be hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien and will feature appearances by figures such as Penélope Cruz, Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, and Emma Stone as presenters and participants in the gala. Although uncertainty surrounds Karla Sofía Gascón's attendance at the ceremony, it is expected to be a night full of emotion and celebration for the film industry.
In short, the Oscar Awards signal the closing of an awards season filled with surprises and controversies, highlighting the quality and diversity of the films presented. The gala on March 2 promises to be an exciting event full of expectations, with uncertainty about who will be the big winners of the night.
