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Oscars round 4: 11 unique talents introduce top pictures

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Thu, Feb 21st 2019 08:50 pm

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Highly recognized talents from various walks of life, will introduce the eight Best Picture nominees on “Oscar Sunday,” Feb. 24, show producer Donna Gigliotti and co-producer and director Glenn Weiss announced.

“Movies connect us all,” they said. “They move us, and they create moments and memories that unite us. We are thrilled to assemble this well-known array of film lovers to introduce and share their reflections on the Best Picture-nominated movies.”

More than 40 award presenters have been previously announced. Amandla Stenberg was among them, and now joins the Best Picture introductions.

Other presenters include Elsie Fisher, Danai Gurira, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Keaton, Helen Mirren, John Mulaney, Tyler Perry, Pharrell Williams, Krysten Ritter, Paul Rudd and Michelle Yeoh; plus Javier Bardem, Angela Bassett, Chadwick Boseman, Emilia Clarke, Laura Dern, Samuel L. Jackson, Stephan James, Keegan-Michael Key, KiKi Layne, James McAvoy, Melissa McCarthy, Jason Momoa and Sarah Paulson; plus Awkwafina, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Tina Fey, Allison Janney, Brie Larson, Jennifer Lopez, Frances McDormand, Gary Oldman, Amy Poehler, Sam Rockwell, Maya Rudolph, Charlize Theron, Tessa Thompson and Constance Wu.

The 91st Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 8 p.m. ET. The Oscars airs live on the ABC Television Network, and broadcast in more than 225 countries and territories.

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