88th Academy Awards Nominees: Who is In and Who is Out?

One of the grandest event in celebration of the film industry and entertainment has once again come and now fans of different films are vying for their idols and favorites. The nominees for the 88th Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning. So let's find out if your favorite actor/actress is nominated in a category. Here are some of the films and actors who are nominated. 

Performance by an actor in a leading role:

• Bryan Cranston in Trumbo 

• Matt Damon in The Martian 

• Leonardo DiCaprio in The Revenant 

• Michael Fassbender in Steve Jobs 

• Eddie Redmayne in The Danish Girl 

Matt Damon and the film he stars in The Martian has 7 nominations all in all. The Revenant, on the other hand, is leading the race with 12 nominations. 

Performance by an actor in a supporting role:

• Christian Bale in The Big Short 

• Tom Hardy in The Revenant 

• Mark Ruffalo in Spotlight 

• Mark Rylance in Bridge of Spies 

• Sylvester Stallone in Creed 

Performance by an actress in a leading role:

• Cate Blanchett in Carol 

• Brie Larson in Room 

• Jennifer Lawrence in Joy 

• Charlotte Rampling in 45 Years 

• Saoirse Ronan in Brooklyn 

Performance by an actress in a supporting role: 

• Jennifer Jason Leigh in The Hateful Eight 

• Rooney Mara in Carol 

• Rachel McAdams in Spotlight 

• Alicia Vikander in The Danish Girl 

• Kate Winslet in Steve Jobs 

Best motion picture of the year:

• The Big Short 

• Bridge of Spies 

• Brooklyn 

• Mad Max: Fury Road 

• The Martian 

• The Revenant 

• Room 

• Spotlight 

Achievement in production design:

• Bridge of Spies 

• The Danish Girl 

• Mad Max: Fury Road 

• The Martian 

• The Revenant 

So, did you see any of your favorites in the list above? Click here for the complete list of nominees http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/oscars-2016-full-list-1.3403619