• Jennifer Lawrence is an Oscar nominee for the film ‘Joy’ in the Best Actress category. The 88th Oscars will be held on February 28. AFP
    Jennifer Lawrence is an Oscar nominee for the film ‘Joy’ in the Best Actress category. The 88th Oscars will be held on February 28. AFP
  • Director Ang Lee, left, and Guillermo del Toro at Academy Awards nominations. AFP
    Director Ang Lee, left, and Guillermo del Toro at Academy Awards nominations. AFP
  • The 88th Oscars will be held on February 28.EPA
    The 88th Oscars will be held on February 28.EPA
  • A screen showing the Oscar nominee Cate Blanchett for the film ‘Carol’ in the Best Actress category is announced by John Krasinski and Cheryl Boone Isaacs. AFP
    A screen showing the Oscar nominee Cate Blanchett for the film ‘Carol’ in the Best Actress category is announced by John Krasinski and Cheryl Boone Isaacs. AFP
  • An Oscar statue on display during the Academy Awards nominations. AFP
    An Oscar statue on display during the Academy Awards nominations. AFP
  • Michael Fassbender is an Oscar nominee for the film ‘Steve Jobs’ in the Best Actor category. AFP
    Michael Fassbender is an Oscar nominee for the film ‘Steve Jobs’ in the Best Actor category. AFP
  • A screen showing the Oscar nominees for Best Director. AFP
    A screen showing the Oscar nominees for Best Director. AFP
  • A screen showing the Oscar nominees for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role. AFP
    A screen showing the Oscar nominees for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role. AFP
  • John Krasinski and Cheryl Boone Isaacs at the Academy Awards nominations. AFP
    John Krasinski and Cheryl Boone Isaacs at the Academy Awards nominations. AFP

Academy Award nominations announced - in pictures


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Academy Award nominations were announced ahead of the 88th Oscars, to be held on February 28.