Thu Jan 23 18:30:35 UTC 2025: **Emilia Pérez Shatters Academy Award Record with 13 Nominations**
LOS ANGELES, Feb 28 – Emilia Pérez has made history at the 97th Academy Awards, securing a record-breaking 13 nominations, dwarfing the competition. Pérez’s impressive haul surpasses all previous records. Trailing behind are *The Brutalist* and *Wicked*, both garnering 10 nominations.
The diverse range of nominated films highlights a strong year for cinema. Other notable contenders include *Anora*, *Conclave*, *A Complete Unknown*, *Dune: Part Two*, *I’m Still Here*, *Nickel Boys*, *The Substance*, and *A Real Pain*.
The acting nominations are equally star-studded, featuring a mix of established and rising talent. Among the nominees are Adrien Brody (*The Brutalist*), Timothée Chalamet (*A Complete Unknown*), Cynthia Erivo (*Wicked*), and Fernanda Torres (*I’m Still Here*).
The awards ceremony will take place on March 2nd, and all eyes will be on Emilia Pérez to see if she can convert her record-breaking nominations into wins. The race is sure to be a nail-biter.
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