The nominees for the awards were announced Monday morning.
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two movies with Pittsburgh ties have been nominated for numerous Academy Awards.
READ MORE: 1st Ballot Test Of Governor's Pandemic Powers Starts In PennsylvaniaThe nominees for the awards were announced Monday morning.
‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,’ a Netflix adaptation of August Wilson’s play, which was Chadwick Boseman’s final film, was filmed in Pittsburgh.
The film was nominated for four awards, including:
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- Production Design
- Makeup and Hairstyling
- Costume Design
Monessen High School graduate Frances McDormand starred in ‘Nomadland,’ which has received numerous nominations, as well, including:
- Best Picture
- Directing – Chloe Zhao
- Actress in a Leading Role – Frances McDormand
- Adapted Screenplay – Chloe Zhao
- Film Editing
- Cinematography
Both movies were nominated for multiple Golden Globes awards as well.
The awards ceremony has been pushed back to April 25 due to the pandemic.
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