The black-and-white ode to Old Hollywood is up for trophies including best picture, lead actor (Gary Oldman) and director. This marks the biggest haul for Amazon since “Manchester by the Sea” led the company to its first best picture nomination in 2017. “To see this diverse group of films be honored in this way is really gratifying.”AdvertisementStreaming services Apple TV+ and Disney+ both earned their first Oscar nominations. × VIDEO | 09:32 Los Angeles Times reporters discuss the snubs and surprises of Oscar nominations Entertainment columnist Glenn Whipp and film reporter Jen Yamato talk about the 2021 Oscar nominations. “Nomadland,” a bleak but gripping exploration of American economic hardship, has six nominations, including for Zhao (director) and Frances McDormand (lead actress).

Source: Los Angeles Times March 15, 2021 14:09 UTC