What was the last musical to win an Oscar?
( La La Land set a new record this year with 14 noms.) Chicago won six Oscars, including one for supporting actress Catherine Zeta-Jones. Rob Marshall directed the film, which was based on the 1975 Broadway musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb. (Photo: Miramax) La La Land is a heavy favorite to win the Oscar for Best Picture.
Are there any musicals that have won Best Picture?
Here are the 10 musicals that have won Best Picture, working backwards. This was the last MGM musical to win Best Picture. It won in all nine categories in which it was nominated.
What was the movie that won the most Oscars?
This film won 10 Oscars, more than any other musical. It received 11 noms. Robert Wise won for producing and co-directing the film (with Jerome Robbins). Rita Moreno and George Chakiris won in the supporting categories. The film was based on the 1957 Broadway musical by Leonard Bernstein and a young Stephen Sondheim.
What was the most nominations for a musical?
This film received 13 nominations, which tied the record for a musical set by 1964’s Mary Poppins. ( La La Land set a new record this year with 14 noms.) Chicago won six Oscars, including one for supporting actress Catherine Zeta-Jones. Rob Marshall directed the film, which was based on the 1975 Broadway musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb.
Chicago (2002)
Chicago (2002) The last musical to win Best Picture was nearly 20 years ago. Let that sink in. It was directed by Rob Marshall (who didn’t win) and also starred Renee Zellweger, Richard Gere, and Catherine Zeta-Jones (who did win, for Best Supporting Actress).
What was the song that won the Oscar for Best Original Song?
Kern was upset that his song won because it had been published and recorded before it was used in the film. The song was actually written in 1940, after the Germans occupied Paris at the start of World War II. It was recorded by Kate Smith and peaked at No. 8 on the best seller list before it was used in the film.
What was the song that won an Oscar for Aladdin?
Aladdin and Jasmine’s love duet ‘A Whole New World’ took the Oscar for Best Original Song in the 65th Academy Awards, in yet another win for Alan Menken – and songwriting partner Tim Rice. Sung by Robin Williams as the Genie, ‘Friend Like Me’ was also nominated for the award – and the film itself won the Oscar for Best Original Score.
How many songs were nominated for an Academy Award?
Until the Academy Awards for 1945 (awarded in 1946) any number of songs could be nominated for the award. For the 1945 awards, 14 songs were nominated. From 1946 to 2011, each member of the Music Branch of the Academy was asked to vote using a points system of 10, 9.5, 9, 8.5, 8, 7.5, 7, 6.5 or 6 points.
Are there any Disney movies that have won an Oscar?
The 91st Academy Awards are fast approaching, so we’re taking a look back at some of the best musical winners from Disney films. From firm family favourites Mary Poppins and The Lion King to the lesser-known Song of the South, here are all the Disney films that have won Oscars.