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Oscars venues for nominees in UK, France


Bangladeshpost
Published : 31 Mar 2021 07:56 PM

Next month’s pandemic-affected Oscars ceremony will include venues in the United Kingdom and France for international nominees unable to travel to Los Angeles, sources familiar with the plan.

While Oscars presenters will remain at the previously announced main location in downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station — just a short drive from Hollywood — producers are “planning something special” for the British “central hub,” one source said. Another “satellite hub” is planned for Paris.

The Academy Awards — the biggest and final night of Hollywood’s sprawling award season — had faced growing criticism after producers earlier this month said no video calls would be allowed for those unwilling or unable to attend in person.

Eight of the nominated actors this year are British, including 83-year-old Anthony Hopkins for “The Father” — a play adaptation about dementia written by French director Florian Zeller, who is also nominated for his screenplay.    —AFP