Oscar nominations reveal racial milestone and studio shifts
The Academy spotlight shows three African-Americans among major acting nominees with Denzel Washington and Will Smith competing for best actor while Halle Berry leads best actress contenders. The piece notes a power shift as major studios pivot to prestige and indie acquisitions, with Miramax and New Line among leaders in nominations and Disney divisions prominent in technical categories.
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Lord of the Rings Leads Oscar Nominees in 13 Bid
The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring tops Oscar nods with 13, facing a best picture fight against A Beautiful Mind. The drama plus Moulin Rouge and Gosford Park vie for top honors as Peter Jackson notes the underdog position despite rings domination in technical categories.
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Oscar Nominees List Glows With 2002 Glory
The slate spans Best Picture including A Beautiful Mind and The Fellowship of the Ring. Acting categories feature Crowe, Penn, Smith, Washington, Wilkinson among others with a host of supporting and directing honors across major studios.
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