Oscar Nominations: A look at Hollywood's biggest night

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And finally for a look at this year's Academy Awards nominations, ahead of arguably the biggest night of the year in Hollywood. But this year it'll be the issues surrounding the industry, rather than the movies, that many will be talking about. Our correspondent Phil Lavelle has a preview.

"Here are the nine films selected as Best Picture Nominees."

The countdown to filmmaking's biggest night of the year officially underway.

"That thing looks human, it stands on two legs, right?"

Best Picture is always the one to watch. Fantasy film, 'The Shape of Water', a strong contender this year leading the way with 13 nominations.

"The white house has been lying about the Vietnam war."

It's up against the likes of 'The Post'.

"I wanna go where culture is, like New York."

And the coming-of-age tale, 'Lady Bird', its star, Saoirse Ronan, also up for Best Actress.

'My daughter Angela was murdered."

But she's got strong competition - Frances McDormand also in that category. Her 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' earning her a nomination - and the film a shot as well for Best Picture.

Up against Hollywood royalty, Meryl Streep - another Best Picture double-hope for 'The Post'.

And Margot Robbie, for her portrayal of Tonya Harding in the skating biopic, 'I, Tonya', the real life story shocked the world. Will this movie wow the Academy?

Gary Oldman's portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour has been described as outstanding. He'll be hoping it earns him Best Actor. But he's got competition from other heavyweights, like Daniel Day-Lewis in 'Phantom Thread', a real threat.

And even relative newcomers, like Daniel Kaluuya for thriller, 'Get Out' - a film that drew a lot of buzz going into Oscar season.

We'll find out who wins March 4th. This year's Oscars, delayed because of the Winter Olympics. When they do arrive, expect teary acceptance speeches, and expect rousing calls for social change. Because Hollywood is being watched in more ways than one this year. The 'Times Up' movement - the big focus.

"I want all the girls watching here and now to know that a new day is on the horizon!"

We heard from Oprah already during the Golden Globes with a speech some even described as a Presidential campaign opener.

All of the women wore black that night in solidarity. And Sunday's Screen Actors' Guild was an all-female lineup of presenters.

As for the Oscars - undoubtedly the biggest of the ceremonies which itself has faced accusations of racism - strong statements like these, making a real difference over time.

KATHRYN ARNOLD ENTERTAINMENT EXPERT "As you can see from the #OscarsSoWhite movement of the last few years, the last few Academy Awards and Golden Globes, we've seen more people of color in the movies and director positions and actually being nominated. So we're slowly seeing a trickle effect and I think hopefully we'll go across all the industries."

PHIL LAVELLE HOLLYWOOD "And so, a long, nervous wait for the nominees. In the meantime - expect just as much talk about movements as movies. Because there are clouds over Hollywood. This place, not for the first time, being forced to face some uncomfortable truths. Phil Lavelle, CGTN in Hollywood."