Preparations in full swing as Oscars day nears
After two years of pandemic restrictions, producers hope Sunday's ceremony will be a celebration of a film industry which has been crippled by COVID-19.
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After two years of pandemic restrictions, producers hope Sunday's ceremony will be a celebration of a film industry which has been crippled by COVID-19.
The 65-year-old "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek" star is nominated in the best spoken word album category for narrating his novel "Aftermath."
Cast members Adassa, Stephanie Beatriz, Mauro Castillo, Carolina Gaitan and Diane Guerrero will give the first live performance of the film's signature song.
"CODA" is nominated for three Academy Awards, including best picture, best supporting actor for Troy Kotsur, and best adapted screenplay.
Also announced as presenters were Jake Gyllenhaal, Jill Scott, Jacob Elordi, J.K. Simmons and Rachel Zegler.
Chestnut is best known for his roles in such films as "Boyz n the Hood," "The Brothers," "The Perfect Holiday," "Think Like a Man," "The Best Man" and its sequel, "The Best Man Holiday."
The performer said she and everyone traveling with her is safe.
Somehow, the landmark was not part of the city's own list of Historic-Cultural Monuments until now.
The actress has regained control over her personal, medical and financial decisions.
Stephanie Beatriz, Jennifer Garner and Bill Murray were added Monday to the list of presenters for the 94th Oscars.
As of Monday, Hollywood Boulevard was already closed between Orange Drive and Highland Avenue and it will remain closed through 6 a.m. on March 30.
The legendary film director, known for "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now" and other epic films will receive the 2,715th Star on the Walk of Fame.
"CODA" and "Succession" continued their winning ways as Hollywood awards season continued through the weekend.
"CODA" won the top prize at Saturday night's Producers Guild Awards, giving momentum to the possibility that the small film could have a big night at the Oscars next week.
The 500,000-brick model took 25 people more than 6,000 hours to put together.
