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Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

Summary

This year's Oscars are notable for several interesting facts and record-breaking achievements. Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler's film "Sinners" is a leading contender, while other films and actors have set records and made notable contributions. The event includes diverse entries, notable achievements by artists like Emma Stone, and interesting tidbits about film adaptations.

Key Facts

  • Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler are collaborators on the film "Sinners," nominated for several Oscars.
  • "Zootopia 2" is the highest-grossing nominated film this year, earning $1.86 billion globally.
  • Emma Stone, at 37, is the youngest woman to receive seven Oscar nominations.
  • Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of "Frankenstein" features a 207-year gap since the original novel was published.
  • Chase Infiniti, an actress in "One Battle After Another," was named after characters from movies.
  • Miriam Margolyes stars in "A Friend of Dorothy," which is nominated for best live-action short, but she has never been nominated for an Oscar in her acting career.

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