Sat Jan 25 05:36:55 IST 2025: ## Oscars 2024: A Diverse Slate of Nominees Announced

This year’s Academy Awards nominations showcase a remarkable range of cinematic styles, from big-budget spectacles to intimate character studies. The diverse lineup includes genre-bending films and compelling documentaries.

Leading the pack are several high-profile contenders. Denis Villeneuve’s *Dune: Part Two* received five nominations, including Best Picture, boasting a star-studded cast including Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. The musical adaptation of *Wicked*, directed by Jon M. Chu, secured ten nominations, with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande receiving individual acting nods. Another Best Picture nominee is *Conclave*, Edward Berger’s thriller set within the Vatican during a papal election, earning eight nominations in total.

The horror genre is also well-represented. Robert Eggers’s terrifying reimagining of *Nosferatu* received multiple nominations for its visual artistry, while Fede Álvarez’s *Alien* franchise entry secured a visual effects nomination for its claustrophobic sci-fi horror. A more darkly comedic take on body horror is also in the running.

This year’s awards also highlight animated films, with nominations going to *Flow*, a gorgeous dialogue-free story about animals escaping a flood; *Inside Out 2*, the highly-anticipated sequel exploring adolescent emotions; *Memoir of a Snail*, a stop-motion animation; and *The Wild Robot*, based on the children’s book.

The nominees also include a diverse selection of documentaries. These range from *Redemption*, focusing on a death row inmate’s final days, to *Shiori Ito*, chronicling a journalist’s investigation into sexual assault allegations in Japan, and *Lumumba*, a documentary about the musical protests following the Congolese leader’s assassination.

Adding to the eclectic mix are several other notable films. *A Cinderella Story*, a comedic drama, garnered six nominations; *The American Cousin*, a buddy comedy road trip, received nominations for screenplay and supporting actor; *Edward*, a psychological drama, was nominated for its makeup and hairstyling; and *Planet of the Apes* secured a visual effects nomination. Even a controversial biopic of Donald Trump, starring Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, received acting nominations. Finally, Ridley Scott’s *Gladiator* sequel received a costume design nomination.

The breadth and depth of this year’s nominees promise an exciting Academy Awards ceremony.

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