Oscar buzz is in the air. The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences in Los Angeles announced the nominees for the 2015 Academy Awards on 15 January at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
Two extravagant comedies, Birdman and The Grand Budapest Hotel, tied for the most Oscar nominations on Thursday with nine nods each, including best picture.
They were joined in best-picture nominations by Boyhood, Whiplash, The Theory of Everything, The Imitation Game, American Sniper and Selma.
The Imitation Game trailed close behind with eight nominations. Clint Eastwood’s Navy SEAL drama American Sniper did especially well, landing six nods including best actor for Bradley Cooper.
Also with six nominations was Richard Linklater’s coming-of-age epic Boyhood, which remains the best-picture favorite.
Last year’s Oscars was hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. The star-studded television event drew 43 million viewers, making it the most-watched entertainment telecast in a decade. This year’s ceremony on 22 February will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.
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