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Oscars 2025: Top British Stars Dominate Nominations, But One Favorite Misses Out

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On Thursday, prior to the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, Cynthia Erivo, Felicity Jones, and Ralph Fiennes were the front-runners among British and Irish stars who received an Oscar nomination. However, a beloved figure in the fan community was overlooked for this prestigious honor.

38-year-old actress from Wicked is aiming to win the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, due to her outstanding performance as Elphaba, the wicked witch of the west.

The blockbuster musical on Broadway earned a grand total of 10 nominations, signifying a remarkable achievement for its screen-to-stage transition.

Instead, Cynthia competes against Demi Moore, Mikey Madison, Karla Sofia Gascón, and Fernanda Torres in a bid to win the trophy.

Simultaneously, fellow British actress Felicity Jones has earned a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, which she received for her portrayal of Erzsébet Tóth in the historical drama titled The Brutalist.

Drawing inspiration from Jean-Louis Cohen’s book “Architecture in Uniform,” the movie features Adrien Brody portraying a Hungarian architect, while Felicity takes on the role of his wife in the storyline.

Felicity finds herself competing with Ariana Grande, a fellow actress from the show “Wicked,” in the category of best performance, for which she received an Oscar nomination as Glinda The Good Witch.

Additionally, Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave), and Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez) are similarly aiming for a significant win in the same category.

On Thursday afternoon, Ralph Fiennes was recognized with a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role. This was following his remarkable transformation into Cardinal Lomeli for the movie Conclave.

In addition, Adrien Brody for The Brutalist, Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown, Colman Domingo for Sing Sing, and Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice are also up for consideration in this category.

Nevertheless, it’s worth noting that Daniel Craig, a prominent British actor, was absent from the category. He wasn’t recognized with a nomination for his role in “Queer.

I, a devoted fan, am thrilled to be sharing the screen with Drew Starkey, aged 31, in Luca Guadagnino’s highly anticipated film adaptation of William Burroughs’ semi-autobiographical novella, which bears the same title as the original work. In this role, I find myself stepping into the shoes of a character, a journey that promises to be as captivating as the James Bond series I’ve been associated with, at the age of 56.

In the 1950s-set romantic drama unfolding in Mexico City, we find the story of William Lee, an American expat and former war veteran (portrayed by Craig). He embarks on a complex romance with Eugene Allerton, a younger man with struggles involving drug addiction and a discharged serviceman from the Navy (played by Starkey).

Excitedly speaking as a die-hard fan, let me share the thrilling news – it’s none other than the legendary Sir Elton John who has landed an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song! The tune that’s got me swooning is “Never Too Late” from his own masterpiece. What a moment to cherish!

Following the British music icon’s recent achievement of securing his ninth Official Number 1 album, he was honored with Diamonds this past month.

In a remarkable feat, Wallace & Gromit received their sixth Academy Award nomination for the film “Vengeance Most Fowl”. This nomination placed them among the top contenders in the category of best animated feature film.

Nick Park and Merlin Corssingham expressed their surprise and gratitude to the BBC, stating they nearly spilled their tea upon learning about the nomination.

On Christmas Day, I had the pleasure of introducing a captivating 70-minute film that brought back none other than the legendary supervillain, Feathers McGraw. It was an unforgettable moment for all fans!

In other locations, the yearly event will feature a competition between Wicked, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Perez, Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, and The Substance for the award of Best Picture.

The annual event will host a contest between Wicked, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Perez, Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, and The Substance for the title of Best Picture in other locations.

Or even simpler:

The annual ceremony will see Wicked, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Perez, Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, and The Substance competing for the Best Picture award in various places.

In the Spanish film “Emilia Perez,” there were 13 total nominations, spanning categories such as Best Picture, International Feature Film, Original Score, Adapted Screenplay, and Supporting Actress.

The long-awaited list of nominees for the forthcoming Oscars was at last unveiled following its delay due to the destructive wildfires in Los Angeles.

At this moment, comedians Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang are reading out the nominations during a live event at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles.

The 97th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 2nd, will continue as planned with comedian and television personality, Conan O’Brien, as the host.

O’Brien is set for his first time hosting the Oscars, following Jimmy Kimmel’s announcement that he declined the offer to host again, having hosted for the past four years in a row.

Following several high-profile figures losing their residences in the Pacific Palisades district, names like Miles Teller, Anthony Hopkins, Adam Brody and his spouse Leighton Meester, along with Anna Faris, have been affected too.

Since January 7, over 14,000 homes and other buildings have been consumed by the fire in the affluent Los Angeles district.

As a dedicated follower, I’ve noticed that more wildfires have sparked, including the Eaton Fire burning in Pasadena and another one named the Hurst Fire, which is raging in the San Fernando Valley.

Following the tragic incidents, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences postponed the announcement of the 2025 Oscar nominees from its original date of January 17. This was later adjusted to January 19, but eventually, the announcement was rescheduled again to January 23.

The duration for voting, starting from Wednesday, has now been prolonged until Tuesday, January 14. Originally, it was scheduled to conclude on Sunday, January 12.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a letter from the Academy expresses heartfelt sympathy towards all those affected by the catastrophic wildfires in Southern California.

We have a lot of our members and peers who reside and operate in the Los Angeles region, and we send our thoughts to each one of you.

Earlier this year, Zoe Saldana led the film Emilia Perez to top honors at the Golden Globe Awards.

During the same night, the period movie “The Brutalist” garnered significant awards, and Demi Moore claimed her first victory at the age of 62 for her performance in “The Substance.

In that category alone, Wicked was able to claim victory at the awards.

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2025-01-23 18:04

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