Los Angeles: Comcast Corp’s (CMCSA.O) Universal Pictures stole the spotlight at Sunday’s Academy Awards, powered by the historical drama “Oppenheimer”, which clinched seven Oscars, including the coveted best picture accolade.
The film, delving into the story of the architect behind the atomic bomb, secured victories across several prominent categories. Christopher Nolan took home the best director Oscar, while Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. were honored with the lead actor and supporting actor awards, respectively.
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Adding to Universal’s success, “The Holdovers”, a production under Universal’s Focus Features banner, earned acclaim for Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who won the best supporting actress award for her role as a strict teacher navigating a New England boarding school’s unique Christmas challenges.
Disney’s Searchlight division also made waves, bagging five Oscars, with “Poor Things”, a contemporary take on the Frankenstein tale, emerging as a standout. Emma Stone’s performance garnered her the best actress award, while Searchlight’s documentary short film, “The Last Repair Shop”, also secured recognition.
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However, Netflix (NFLX.O) had a relatively subdued evening, securing only one award for Wes Anderson’s 39-minute live-action short, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar”.
Meanwhile, Apple found itself without any wins despite its nomination for best picture with “Killers of the Flower Moon”. The film recounts the harrowing murders of members of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma.
