After years of being behind, the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences finally gets into the 21st Century with the Oscar Nominations announcement for the 85th Academy Awards. The hashtag “#OscarNoms” is a hit, rising as high at the number two position on Twitter Trends 15 minutes ago from this writing, a placing that represents a $100,000 value for the day if it were to have been a purchased promoted hashtag.
The Oscar Nominations were hosted by Emma Stone and Seth MacFarlane, and the jokes came fast and furious, undoubtedly fueling part of the Twitter reaction.
“These5 people are the best at sitting in a chair and watching other people make a movie.” – @sethmacfarlane on #OscarNoms directors
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 10, 2013
Let’s take a look at some of the more interesting tweets:
There are two kinds of people in the world: ones that can’t wait for #OscarNoms and ones that don’t know what a hashtag is.
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 10, 2013
On Argo being named Best Picture, but not getting Best Director nom for Ben Affleck:
“Ben Affleck got robbed.” -Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper shares his take on the #oscarnoms
— TODAY(@todayshow) January 10, 2013
Not to take anything away from the #OscarNoms for Directing but how can Bigelow and Affleck not be on that list?
— Mark (@mtrprods) January 10, 2013
Really, no Best Director nomination for Argo’s Ben Affleck? What were you thinking, Academy? #OscarNoms
— Rajeev Masand (@RajeevMasand) January 10, 2013
And here are other selected tweets:
Congratulations to @georgetown alumnus Bradley Cooper (C’97) who was nominated for an Academy Award! #OscarNoms
— Georgetown Univ. (@Georgetown) January 10, 2013
I know I’m in the minority but I’m happy with the Moonrise Kingdom Best Picture snub. Hee hee! #OscarNoms #Oscars2013
— Json. (@jsonwho) January 10, 2013
#OscarNoms YAAAAY @realhughjackman, Anne Hathaway, Les Miserables, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper & Denzel got nominated! Woot! Congrats!
— Gayle_KC (@Cheeky_Gee) January 10, 2013
And stay tuned for more on The Oscar Nominations for 2013.
Bill Carroll