The Heat: 89th Academy Awards

The Heat

Hollywood will honor the best in film on Sunday with the 89th Academy Awards, known around the world as the Oscars.

This year, nine films are nominated for Best Picture, including The musical “La La Land” which pays homage to old Hollywood, and received a record-tying 14 nominations.

CGTN’s May Lee reports on the latest from Los Angeles.

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To discuss the influence of Hollywood in China:

  • Janet Yang, Hollywood producer who’s worked on  films such as “The Joy Luck Club and “Empire of the Sun”

To explore Hollywood’s big night and the film industry:

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