# The Oscar nominations were announced for the annual prize giving ceremony taking place on the 27th of next month. The women nominated for best leading actress are Jessica Chastain, Olivia Colman, Penélope Cruz, Nicole Kidman and Kristen Stewart. Among the men, the nominees are Javier Bardem, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Garfield, Will Smith and Denzel Washington. The titles on the best picture list are Belfast, Coda, Don’t Look Up, Drive my Car, Dune, King Richard, Licorice Pizza, Nightmare Alley, West Side Story and The Power of the Dog, who was nominated in 12 categories.