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:
- Jamaal Finkley, CEO and Executive Producer of BlackTree TV
- Seema Sirohi, a columnist for Gateway House and The Economic Times
- Patrick Gamble, writer and film critic based in London
For more:
A taste of what's happening at the #Oscars behind the scenes pic.twitter.com/TqkRnUI6AC
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 24, 2017
Oscars: Where to Watch Around the World https://t.co/YcnJZM9a9q pic.twitter.com/9Y39eydPk6
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 24, 2017