71st Academy Awards
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| Name | 71st Academy Awards |
| Date | March 21, 1999 |
| Site | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles |
| Host | Whoopi Goldberg |
| Producer | Gilbert Cates |
| Director | Louis J. Horvitz |
71st Academy Awards. The 71st Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 1998, were held on March 21, 1999, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, hosted by Whoopi Goldberg. The ceremony was produced by Gilbert Cates and directed by Louis J. Horvitz. The awards were presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks among the presenters.
● 71st Academy Awards
The 71st Academy Awards ceremony was significant for the recognition of Shakespeare in Love, which won seven awards, including Academy Award for Best Picture and Academy Award for Best Actress for Gwyneth Paltrow. The film's success was seen as a major upset, as Saving Private Ryan, directed by Steven Spielberg, was considered the favorite to win. Other notable nominees included Life Is Beautiful, directed by Roberto Benigni, and Elizabeth, starring Cate Blanchett. The ceremony also featured performances by Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, and Ricky Martin.
● Nominees and Winners
The nominees for the 71st Academy Awards included Tom Hanks for Saving Private Ryan, Roberto Benigni for Life Is Beautiful, and Edward Norton for American History X. The winners included Gwyneth Paltrow for Shakespeare in Love, Roberto Benigni for Life Is Beautiful, and James Coburn for Affliction. Other notable winners included Steven Spielberg for Saving Private Ryan, Janusz Kaminski for Saving Private Ryan, and Sandy Powell for Shakespeare in Love and Velvet Goldmine. The awards were also presented to John Glenn, Freddie Francis, and Stanley Kubrick.
● Ceremony
The ceremony was attended by numerous Hollywood stars, including Jack Nicholson, Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and Harrison Ford. The presenters included Kevin Spacey, Uma Thurman, Nicolas Cage, and Susan Sarandon. The ceremony also featured a tribute to Frank Sinatra, with performances by Liza Minnelli and Tony Bennett. The show was broadcast on ABC and was watched by an estimated 43.5 million viewers in the United States. The ceremony was also notable for the appearance of Elton John, Tim Rice, and Lionel Richie.
● Ratings and Reception
The 71st Academy Awards received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performance of Whoopi Goldberg as host. The ceremony was also a ratings success, with a 19.1 household rating and a 25-54 demographic rating of 14.1. The show was also broadcast in numerous countries around the world, including Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany. The ceremony was covered by various media outlets, including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Entertainment Weekly.
● In Memoriam
The 71st Academy Awards featured an In Memoriam segment, which paid tribute to Frank Sinatra, Akira Kurosawa, Binnie Barnes, and E.G. Marshall. The segment also honored Roddy McDowall, Maureen O'Hara, and Roy Rogers. The tribute was presented by Kevin Spacey and featured a performance by Yo-Yo Ma.
● Other Events
The 71st Academy Awards were also notable for the events surrounding the ceremony, including the Governors Awards and the Scientific and Technical Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also hosted various events, including a tribute to Alfred Hitchcock and a screening of 2001: A Space Odyssey. The ceremony was also preceded by the 71st Academy Awards nominations, which were announced by Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt. The awards were also covered by various media outlets, including CNN, E!, and VH1. Category:Academy Awards ceremonies