The 90th Oscars take place on Sunday March 04,2018 , with The Shape of Water and
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri expected to do battle for the
main prizes.
But the statistical quirks that the annual event throws up can be as intriguing as tracking which movie wins the most statuettes.
Here are some fun facts and figures about this year`s list of nominees
1)Greta Gerwig, recognized for Lady Bird, is only the fifth female best director nominee, and the first since Kathryn Bigelow won for "The Hurt Locker" in 2010.
2)Rachel Morrison, the director of photography on "Mudbound," is the first woman ever to receive a nomination for best cinematography
3)Meryl Streep has increased her lead as the most nominated performer in history with her 21st nod for Steven Spielberg`s "The Post." Her three wins were for "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979), "Sophie`s Choice" (1982) and "The Iron Lady" (2011).
4)John Williams has added to his record number of music scoring nominations with his 46th for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." His overall total of 51 nominations -- including five for original song -- is the most for any living person, and second only to Walt Disney at 59
5)Retired basketball superstar Kobe Bryant is an Oscar nominee thanks to his collaboration with artist Glen Keane and composer John Williams for the short "Dear Basketball."
6)Denzel Washington picked up a surprise eighth nomination for acting, expanding his own record as the most-nominated black actor in Oscars history. He has won twice, for "Glory" and "Training Day."Washington also had a nomination last year for best picture for "Fences," which he directed and co-produced.
But the statistical quirks that the annual event throws up can be as intriguing as tracking which movie wins the most statuettes.
Here are some fun facts and figures about this year`s list of nominees
1)Greta Gerwig, recognized for Lady Bird, is only the fifth female best director nominee, and the first since Kathryn Bigelow won for "The Hurt Locker" in 2010.
2)Rachel Morrison, the director of photography on "Mudbound," is the first woman ever to receive a nomination for best cinematography
3)Meryl Streep has increased her lead as the most nominated performer in history with her 21st nod for Steven Spielberg`s "The Post." Her three wins were for "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979), "Sophie`s Choice" (1982) and "The Iron Lady" (2011).
4)John Williams has added to his record number of music scoring nominations with his 46th for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi." His overall total of 51 nominations -- including five for original song -- is the most for any living person, and second only to Walt Disney at 59
5)Retired basketball superstar Kobe Bryant is an Oscar nominee thanks to his collaboration with artist Glen Keane and composer John Williams for the short "Dear Basketball."
6)Denzel Washington picked up a surprise eighth nomination for acting, expanding his own record as the most-nominated black actor in Oscars history. He has won twice, for "Glory" and "Training Day."Washington also had a nomination last year for best picture for "Fences," which he directed and co-produced.
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