The world's biggest stars began arriving on Sunday for an Oscars ceremony filled with suspense over the movie industry's biggest prize and a night of what could be history-making firsts. Despite the celebrity names, all eyes are on the best picture prize in one of the most eclectic Oscar line-ups for years. Black-and-white Mexican film "Roma," quirky 18th century Fox Searchlight comedy "The Favourite" and independent political satire "Vice" round out the competitionSpike Lee is nominated for best director for his film 'BlackKklansman'. No foreign language film has ever won best picture, and no movie has ever won both. Photo: ReutersGaga is also competing for best actress for her role as a struggling singer in "A Star is Born."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 25, 2019 00:51 UTC