Impressions on the hashtag #Oscars rose dramatically on January 10 after the list of nominees for the 85th Oscar Awards was revealed.
As expected, the likes of "Les Miserables," "Life of Pi" and "Lincoln" got a fair share of nominations, from Best Actor/Actress Nods to Best Cinematography.
The list generated mixed reactions from the public, some of whom agreed with the choices and some questioning why their bets weren't recognized.
The full list of nominees is available at the official website.
News of the revelation was first announced by comedian Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacfarlane) in a tweet on January 7.
The official nominees were then unveiled January 10 alongside actress Emma Stone (@stoneobrien)
Here's how #Oscars is faring, so far. Although we expect this to shoot considerably higher as the event nears.
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Similary, the hashtag #Oscars2013 seems to be working its way nicely into social media posts, generating a good chunk of interest for itself when the announcement was made.
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The same can be said with the hasthag #OscarNoms. That said, you know where to go when you want the most updated Academy news.
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This year's awards night will be hosted by comedian Seth Macfarlane, whose naming itself garnered mixed buzz. Last year, it was Billy Crystal who led the show.
Those who are too excited to see their favorites win can play "My Picks" [http://oscar.go.com/mypicks] with friends online. Of course, it is needless to say that the app is simply a game of prediction and does not whatsoever determine who really gets the golden statue come awards night.
The 85th Academy Awards is set for February 24 at 7pm EST / 4pm Pacific time.