Billie Eilish, Finneas and Kristen Stewart having their names called at the #Oscars luncheon… https://t.co/Yb5MxIW9tj
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Benedict Cumberbatch, Jessica Chastain, Steven Spielberg and Bradley Cooper also joined the crowd in a packed ballroom at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles. Stars mingled with sound mixers, costume designers and other behind-the-scenes workers in contention for this year’s Oscars, which will be awarded in a live ceremony on March 27.
Our #AcademyAwards Nominee Miss Kristen Stewart attending the annual #Oscars Luncheon ✨ https://t.co/ID2ADQFk7s
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Jessica Chastain on getting nominated at the #Oscars for the third time:”I sent flowers to all the women in the c… https://t.co/BYCxDaqAQ9
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Doc Ock and #DoctorStrange unite!#SpiderManNoWayHome co-stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Alfred Molina pose togethe… https://t.co/YC2SrBK68h
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jonathan larson is the one that brought these two together. he’s the reason this friendship exists.andrew garfie… https://t.co/uR35URGwaf
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Jessica Chastain with Penelope Cruz and Maggie Gyllenhaal at the #Oscars Nominee Luncheon today. https://t.co/1I5mGa1bSD
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“This is a year like no other,” said Will Packer, producer of this year’s Oscars telecast. “If there’s ever a time to be grateful for and revel in an occasion that allows us to be in the same room, ladies and gentleman, this is the year.”
In 2021, the nominees luncheon was scrapped and the Oscars ceremony was held in front of a small audience at a train station in downtown Los Angeles.
This year, organizers are planning for a big crowd at the show’s long-time home of the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Dark Western “The Power of the Dog” leads the field of contenders with 12 nominations, followed by sci-fi epic “Dune.”
At Monday’s luncheon, Packer gave nominees advice on how to give a memorable acceptance speech. He urged them to be concise and to skip the tradition of thanking agents, managers or other representatives.
“Frankly the audience doesn’t care,” Packer said. “You know what they do care about? They care about you, your journey, your passion … Talk about that.”