Overview

• Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Pérez,' with 13 nominations, faces challenges after controversies surrounding lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón's past tweets.
• Tributes are planned for late legends Gene Hackman, with Morgan Freeman stepping in for an ill Robert Duvall, and Quincy Jones, honored through a musical performance by Queen Latifah.
• Conan O’Brien will host the ceremony, promising humor and elegance, while technical teams have prepared a visually immersive stage design and a new bordeaux-colored carpet.
• The Los Angeles Fire Department and first responders will be honored during the event for their efforts in combating recent California wildfires.
• French cinema has a strong presence this year, with Jacques Audiard and animated film 'Flow' among the nominees, alongside other international contenders like 'The Brutalist' and 'Je suis toujours là.'