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February 24, 2019: When Alfonso Cuaron’s ‘Roma’ and Peter Farelly’s ‘Green Book’ vie for Oscar glory

February 23, 2019 07:25 pm | Updated 07:25 pm IST

A section of Hollywood Boulevard is closed in front of the Dolby Theater as preparations on the red carpet continue for the Oscars, in Hollywood, California on February 19, 2019.

A section of Hollywood Boulevard is closed in front of the Dolby Theater as preparations on the red carpet continue for the Oscars, in Hollywood, California on February 19, 2019.

The countdown begins: Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma and Peter Farelly’s Green Book are the frontrunners for Best Picture as The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences prepares for Oscars night on February 24 (February 25 morning for viewers in India). British rock band Queen will be among the performers, Reuters said. The 91st Academy Awards will open without a host and an opening monologue for the first time in 30 years after the withdrawal of comedian Kevin Hart because of past homophobic tweets. Picture shows a closed section of Hollywood Boulevard in front of Dolby Theater, where the ceremony will be held.

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