2013 Oscar Luncheon

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences held the 2013 Oscar Luncheon for nominees at the Beverly Hilton this week. More than 100 nominees of the 85th Academy Awards show were in attendance.

85th Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon

85th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon

One of the big moments at the Oscar luncheon is the group photograph of the nominees. It takes a little while to pull off, but it is the only opportunity to take the historic snapshot. Another highlight of the event is that The Academy appears to seat attendees randomly, and not by film or studio. For most of the nominees not knowing where you’ll end up is not only a highlight of the event but something they look forward to.

Although the Oscar luncheon is a lovely gathering for nominees to mingle, we media types do get our turn to ask the nominees questions. Here’s audio from the luncheon featuring Robert DeNiro, Ann Hathaway, Bradley Cooper, Quvenzhane Wallis, Jennifer Lawrence, and Christopher Lawrence.

Take a listen.

Oscar Luncheon 2013 Audio Set #1

The Oscar luncheon was established 32 years ago. Nominees receive certificates and of course that group photograph. In this second audio clip from the 2013 Oscar Luncheon, you hear from Helen Hunt, Hugh Jackman, Sally Field, and Denzel Washington.

I asked Denzel a question about his daughter and he lit up! We usually don’t see him this way.