The president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Cheryl Boone Isaacs says that while she’s proud of this year’s nominees, the all-white acting contenders inspires her to push for more diversity within the academy’s ranks.

Oscars dominated by “small” indies: Last year’s high ratings for Ellen DeGeneres’ Oscars hosting show could be a very hard act to follow this year.

Fox Searchlight scored the most Oscar nominations with the two top-nominated films: “Birdman” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” which boast 9 nominations each.

Both Bradley Cooper, nominated for best actor for “American Sniper,” and Emma Stone, nominated for supporting actress in “Birdman,” are currently playing eight performances a week on Broadway stages.