"This year, there are 230 nominees from 29 different countries and regions, and international nominees represented in all 24 categories, proving cinema is truly a worldwide experience. There are 76 women nominated, more than any other year in Oscars history. There are 11,000 members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, with ballots cast in 88 regions of the world."
"Lou Diamond Phillips, who announced the nominees as they took the stage for the annual "class photo," acknowledged that while the event is called the Nominees Luncheon, it's really the "Winners Luncheon." Academy CEO Bill Kramer echoed that sentiment saying, "All of our nominees are here to celebrate each other to take their class photo. Everyone gets up on this beautifully designed riser and it's a moment to celebrate our community. Everyone's a winner today.""
The 98th Oscars Nominees Luncheon gathered numerous notable actors, directors and songwriters for a class photo and community celebration. Two hundred thirty nominees represent 29 countries and regions, with international nominees in all 24 categories. A record 76 women received nominations. The Academy has 11,000 members who cast ballots across 88 regions. The luncheon emphasized a winners' celebration and communal recognition among nominees. The Oscars telecast, hosted by Conan O'Brien, airs March 15 on ABC and Hulu, with a live preshow beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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