Three movies, american hustle, gravity, and 12 years a slave, lead the nominations with 10 each. It is an adaptation of the 1853 autobiographical slave narrative memoir of the same name by solomon northup, a new york stateborn free negro who was kidnapped in washington, d. Broadcasts of the academy awards are second only to the super bowl in bringing the. American hustle, 12 years a slave lead oscar nominations news. American hustle, gravity and 12 years a slave lead a competitive 2014 field of oscar nominees. Transcript for 12 years a slave makes history at the 2014 oscars and next, now, we turn to hollywoods biggest night last night. The movie won the bafta award and the academy award for best picture as well as the golden globe award for best drama.
The uk film 12 years a slave faces strong competition from american hustle and gravity at this years oscars, nominations for which are announced this afternoon. It won the golden globe award for best motion picture drama. Michael fassbender film awards and nominations youtube. Itll win so that the academy can forgive itself for making no other good films about slavery for the last hundred years. Jan 16, 2014 gravity, american hustle and 12 years a slave will face off against one another at the 86th annual academy awards this year. At the producers guild of america awards, 12 years a slave, tied with gravity for best theatrical motion picture.
The future looks bright for 12 years a slave, steve mcqueens acclaimed account of american slavery, as the film lead the field at nominations for the 20th screen actors guild awards. The three big favorites dominated the oscar pack, as american hustle and gravity each received 10 academy award nominations and 12 years a slave nine. If 12 years a slave wins, it would be a nearly unprecedented feat, as not only would the academy defy statistical expectations, but 12 years a slave would rank amongst the leastdecorated best picture winners in oscar history, as the only other category it has a shot at winning is best supporting actress. Lupita nyongo snubbed in oscar nominations, twitter. Media caption all the best bits of the oscars in one minute historical drama 12 years a slave has won best picture at the 86th academy awards, while space drama gravity won the lions share of awards. Directed by briton steve mcqueen, the film is based on the true story of a man from new york who is captured and sold into slavery in america.
The slavery drama 12 years a slave won the academy award for best picture on sunday, making history as the first movie from a black director to win the film industrys highest honor in 86 years. Director steve mcqueen shines a bright light on the horrors of the past a time when caged and tortured humans were fuel to the machine that is america. Feb 22, 2014 as the deadline for voting in the academy awards approaches this week, tinseltowns elite could yet make movie history. Why 12 years a slave is the most satisfying oscar winner in years an unimpeachable choice for best picture, a diverse slate of winners and a refreshingly offthecuff host made this one of. Mar 02, 2014 the searing drama 12 years a slave was named best picture at the 86th academy awards on sunday night. And 12 years a slave, based on solomon northups 19th. Steve mcqueen disclosed on the colbert report 2005 that when solomon northups autobiography, 12 years a s lave, was first published in 1853, it sold terribly due to other, more popular books released around the same time. Nine, including best picture, actor chiwetel ejiofor, supporting actress lupita nyongo, supporting actor.
The searing slavery drama 12 years a slave was crowned best picture at the 86th annual academy awards, but the space saga gravity stole the night with seven oscars. Jan 16, 2014 american hustle and gravity are the two most nominated films for this years academy awards, each film receiving 10 nominations, while 12 years a slave received nine. Jan 16, 2014 even though it scored one nom fewer than hustle and gravity, 12 years a slave remains the film to beat among the nine best picture nominees. After beginning the pre awards season as the perceived frontrunner, only to be hobbled by the major critics awards, 12 years a slave came roaring back to the lead with a field best four nominations at the screen actors guild this morning. Nominations for the films cast, chiwetel ejiofor lead actor, michael fassbender supporting actor and. Feb 16, 2014 london unflinching drama 12 years a slave has won the bestpicture prize at the british academy film awards, while its star, chiwetel ejiofor, was named best actor ejiofor thanked director.
Mar 03, 2014 12 years a slave wins best picture and gravity wins 7 times at academy awards. Gravity, american hustle and 12 years a slave will face off against one another at the 86th annual academy awards this year. American hustle, gravity, 12 years a slave top oscar. Best actor chiwetel ejiofor, best support ing actor michael. Mar 03, 2014 12 years a slave wins best picture at oscars associated press. Based on the autobiographical narrative 1853 of solomon northup. Films on race 12 years a slave, the butler lead sag. Complete list of every best picture oscar winner ever. Every single one of brad pitts oscar nominations and wins. List in full with 12 years a slave up for 9 academy awards including best picture steve mcqueen directed 12 years a slave, american hustle and the wolf of wall street lead. Gravity, american hustle, and 12 years a slave lead. In television, house of cards and behind the candelabra both scored four mentions. John ridley winning best adapted screenplay for 12 years. He also has three nominations in the best picture category for moneyball, 12 years a slave 20, for which he won the award, and the big.
By rahad abir on january 31, 2014 comments off on oscar 2014 nominations american hustle, gravity, 12 years a slave. Mcqueens drama picked up four nominations, including the crowning prize for ensemble cast. At the 86th academy awards, the film received nine nominations including best. With american hustle and gravity leading the 86th oscar nominations netting 10 each, plus nine for 12 years a slave, the big question. Jan 16, 2014 the uk film 12 years a slave faces strong competition from american hustle and gravity at this years oscars, nominations for which are announced this afternoon. The oscars 43 million americans tuned in to the academy awards. Oscar 2014 nominations american hustle, gravity, 12 years. His other best picture nomination was for moneyball. Steve mcqueens 12 years a slave received nine nominations thursday morning and fox searchlight capitalized on the films strong showing with the academy.
Mar 03, 2014 major props to the oscars for acknowledging 12 years a slave as the the best picture of 20, reversing its recent trend of embracing less challenging fare like argo and the artist. Best performance by an actress in a supporting role. The drama, which earned nine total nominations at the 86th annual academy awards, also won awards for best supporting actress lupita nyongo. Sunday night, as the 2014 oscars got underway, host ellen degeneres joked that the night could end in one of two ways. Even though 20 was a landmark year for black cinema, it clearly wasnt reflected in this year s oscar nominations. Gravity, american hustle and 12 years a slave lead the oscar nominations gravity and american hustle led the oscar nominations with 10 apiece, but its tough to pick any winners from a lot.
Gravity and american hustle lead the pack heading into this years oscars, earning 10 nominations apiece, ahead of steve mcqueens 12 years a slave, which came away with nine. The film was nominated for a whopping nine academy. Steve mcqueens 12 years a slave was named best picture at the oscars 2014 ceremony. All michael fassbender nominations for oscar, golden globe, bafta and sag. Mar 03, 2014 12 years a slave wins oscar for best film at 86th academy awards.
Films competing for best picture include nyff51 opener captain phillips as well as nebraska, 12 years a slave and the festivals closing night feature her. The film received nine academy award nominations, winning three. He also has three nominations in the best picture category for moneyball, 12 years a slave 20, for which he won the award, and the big short 2015. The film received four nominations at the 20th screen actors guild awards, with nyongo winning the award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role. Oscar 2014 nominations american hustle, gravity, 12 years a slave take lead. Mcqueen was the first black producer and the first black director of a movie that won the oscar for best picture. List of accolades received by 12 years a slave film. This years nominations had a few snubs and fewer surprises. Jan 16, 2014 american hustle and gravity led with 10 nominations each, while 12 years a slave followed closely with nine. Kenyan actress lupita nyong o made her feature film debut in 12 years a slave, and she won the oscar for best supporting actress for her portrayal of patsey. Steve mcqueens 12 years a slave leads all nominees for the 2014 film independent spirit awards, the santa monica beachside ceremony held the day before the oscars.
Gravity, american hustle, and 12 years a slave lead in. Nine, including best picture, actor chiwetel ejiofor, supporting actress lupita nyongo, supporting actor michael fassbender and director steve mcqueen. Kenyas lupita nyongo scoops another award for role in 12. It has what most of the others lack namely, gravitas. Russell may finally take home an oscar and dallas buyers club and philomena should not be underestimated. Dec 12, 20 12 years a slave and american hustle led the field when the nominations for the 2014 golden globes were announced this morning. But the prevailing sense on twitter is that nyongo, who won her lone academy award for her role in 12 years a slave, adds to a growing thought that the academy only nominates or awards black. Mar 03, 2014 the slavery drama 12 years a slave won the academy award for best picture on sunday, making history as the first movie from a black director to win the film industrys highest honor in 86 years. Will smith presents producers brad pitt, dede gardner, jeremy kleiner, steve mcqueen and anthony katagas with the oscar for best picture for 12 years a s lave at the 86th. The 2020 academy awards just happened, and we have the full list of winners. Mar 02, 2014 the period drama 12 years a slave won the oscar for best picture, cate blanchett and matthew mcconaughey took home the top acting awards and gravity led the field with seven trophies at the 86th.
Whats up american hustle and whats down 12 years a slave david o. The film also won the bafta award for best film, while ejiofor received the best actor award. Academy president john bailey, announced the 90th academy awards nominations today january 23 live from the academys samuel goldwyn theater via a global live stream on, oscars. With her performance as patsey in 12 years a slave, lupita nyongo landed the supporting actress prize, joining 15 individuals who previously won oscars for their film debuts. Thats why its easier to celebrate 12 years a slave, a movie about what feels like. American hustle, 12 years a slave lead oscar nominations. Why 12 years a slave will win best picture at the oscars. Gravity, american hustle, and 12 years a slave lead in oscar nominations. List of accolades received by 12 years a slave film wikipedia. The searing historical epic 12 years a slave and the conartist caper american hustle lead the 71st annual golden globes with seven nominations each. In addition, the film received academy award nominations for best director steve mcqueen. Jan 16, 2014 will oscar voters choose to make history by embracing the unflinching, racedriven historical epic 12 years a slave or reach for the cinematic equivalent of comfort food for a fourth year. The searing drama 12 years a s lave was named best picture at the 86th academy awards on.
American hustle scored 10 nominations, including nods in. Winner oscar, best motion picture of the year brad pitt dede gardner jeremy kleiner steve mcqueen. Russell makes oscars history as second film american hustle sweeps. Steve mcqueenyour story is amazing, and in no good way. The winners were selected from movies released in 20. The actress, who won an oscar in 2014 for her role in 12 years a slave, has received multiple nominations from critics this year for us, including one at the screen actors guild awards.
While he did take home a best picture oscar for producing 12 years a slave in 2014. If playing catchup with this years winners isnt enough for you, weve compiled a list of every best picture winner. Will smith presents producers brad pitt, dede gardner, jeremy kleiner, steve mcqueen and anthony katagas with the oscar for best picture for 12 years a slave at the 86th. The nominations for the 86th annual academy awards were announced this morning and 12 years a slave is continuing its reign this awards season. If british director steve mcqueens 12 years a slave is named best picture.
With 12 years a slave, oscars get it right this year. John ridley winning best adapted screenplay for 12 years a. Gravity, american hustle, and 12 years a slave lead in oscar. It earned three academy awards, including best picture. The searing drama 12 years a s lave was named best picture at the 86th academy awards on sunday night. This is really an incredible true story, that of solomon northup chiwetel ejiofor, a free black man from new york who was sold into slavery, and spent spoiler in the title 12 years slaving in louisiana, while having to keep his education. Oscar nominations are in and hold few surprises for movie critics. He also said that the interest that the film has generated has put the book back on the bestseller list. Uncomfortable truth in the oscars 12 years a slave joke. Oscar nominated scriptwriter received no fee for first. Director steve mcqueen and brad pitt accept the award for best picture. Gravity, american hustle and 12 years a slave lead. Yet another oscar nominated white savior story the academy, like the movie industry overall, tends to gravitate toward stories about slavery when they feature a merciful white. Dec 27, 20 for having covered such dark material in all three of his feature filmshunger 2008, shame 2011 and this years 12 years a slave steve mcqueen will be the first to admit hes.
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