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It was one of life’s great honors to be able to portray her on film."
Thank you Denzel for being at the helm!"
Emma Stone, nominated for Best Actress, forLa La Land:“What a morning.
This is beyond any of our wildest imaginings and we can’t wait to celebrate together.”
Michael Shannon, nominated for Best Supporting Actor, forNocturnal Animals:“I am thrilled!
Loved making this film.
I would work with Tom anytime, anywhere.
Jake and Aaron and Karl made it easy for me.
Nice to get some good news in the midst of all the carnage, so to speak.”
Congratulations to my fellow nominees.
It is truly an honor to be included among such amazing women in this category."
Our movie has heart and brains.
It entertains, inspires, and encourages honest communication in equal measures.
I’m extremely proud to represent Matt Ross' extraordinary story.
It is one of the finest collective efforts I’ve ever been a part of.
The Lovings fought quietly yet tirelessly, and changed the course of American legal history.
It has truly been an honor to share Barry Jenkins' and Tarell McCraney’s beautiful journey."
What a thrill, especially for a movie that is so close to my heart.
I really dug playing with Gil, Chris and Ben and being directed by the talented David Mackenzie.
And such a GREAT script from Taylor.
And for that, I am truly grateful."
And I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude.
What makes this moment so much more poignant is that I’m in India right now.
This film would be nothing without Garth Davis.
Without his love, commitment and vision this Lion' wouldn’t have been able to roar.
It is a message I am proud to be spreading during these uncertain times.
And thanks to Garth Davis for putting his heart and soul into all of us.
Working on this film, and writing CANT STOP THE FEELING!
with Max Martin and Johan Schuster was such an amazing creative process.
Thank you so much to the Academy for this nomination.
What an honor to be among these talented nominees."
from Sweden, where we are currently promoting Moana.'
It’s an incredible honor to receive three Oscar nominations.
And finally, I want to thank Lionsgate for their unwavering support."
It means so much to all of us.
However, it is a little bittersweet.
This is a truly wonderful honor.
But Barry knew better.
MOONLIGHT, the process and production, reminds us all that we are never alone.
I’m grateful to the Academy for seeing its light.
Now more than ever, it’s important to tell stories like these.
It is an extreme honor for this film to be recognized by the Academy.
Eric Heisserer, screenwriter, nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, forArrival:“I’m so honored.
To even share a list with such extraordinary screenwriters is inspiring in its own right.
Thank you to the Academy!”
And my crew!!!
They are my dear film family who made the words real.
Thank you, Academy members.
Thank you and congratulations, wonderful, wonderful cast, producers and crew.
I wasn’t entirely certain if, or how much, I might succeed.
But I am so very grateful it seems to be doing that, too."
It is so meaningful for TONI ERDMANN because this nomination allows us to reach a much wider audience.
Thank you very much for giving Toni Erdmann such a big honor.
I cannot tell you how proud I am and how incredible this feels !
Thank you for making me such a fortunate filmmaker!"
The way in which the film and its message have been received have completely overwhelmed us.
We have to thank all of those who created this film with much love.
To receive such love in return today is the most beautiful of rewards for all of us.
Empathy meaning understanding the conditions and situations of other human beings who very much resemble us."
An Academy Award nomination is an extraordinary and cherished gift.
Two nominations is more than anyone could hope for.
Every filmmaker dreams of a moment like this.
But the truth is, I already lived my dream by making this film.
Movies have always given me great joy.
They enriched my life.
They inspired me to dream.
That’s the kind of film our team at LAIKA sought to make with KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS.
A film is a slice of a hundred souls.
In this case many more.
An incredible, immense community of artists gave ceaselessly and selflessly to breathe life into this story.
I’m so thankful for their talents and efforts and so proud of what we’ve done together.
It is a tremendous honor to stand alongside them."
We’re thrilled for the artists at LAIKA who put years into realizing Kubo.
Now, to be recognized with a nomination is truly humbling.
