Oscar nominations: 'The Shape of Water' leads with 13

January 23, 2018 19:34

The Shape of Water dominated the nominations announcement for the 90th Academy Awards on Tuesday morning. Guillermo del Toros grown-up fairy tale romance between a mute woman and a misunderstood aquatic monster landed 13 nods, one shy of the record. The fantasy is up for best picture, best director for Guillermo del Toro, best screenplay and acting awards for Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Richard Jenkins, in addition to a number of technical categories.

Not far behind was Dunkirk, Christopher Nolans war epic, which landed eight nominations, including best picture, director and cinematography, but no acting prizes.

Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri is up for seven prizes, including best picture, director, lead actress for Frances McDormand and two supporting actor nominations, for Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson.

The Oscars made history with the nomination of Mudbound cinematographer Rachel Morrison. Shes the first woman to be nominated in that category.

Jimmy Kimmel will once again be hosting the ceremony on March 4.

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