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Today, Apple TV+ made history, landing six Academy Award nominations in several major categories. Apple Studios landed three Academy Award nominations "CODA" including Best Picture for "CODA," Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur and Best Adapted Screenplay for writer/director Siân Heder.

Apple TV+ also landed three nominations for "The Tradegy of MacBeth" including Best Actor for Denzel Washington, Best Cinematography for Bruno Delbonnel  and d Best Production Design for Stefan Dechant.

The news was announced today by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and winners for the 94th Annual Academy Awards will be revealed on Sunday, March 27, in Los Angeles, CA.

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Zack Van Amburg, Apple’s head of Worldwide Video: "Everyone at Apple thanks the Academy and congratulates all of our exceptional filmmakers and actors on their well deserved nominations. We are humbled by reaching this milestone of receiving a Best Picture nomination for ‘CODA,’ a groundbreaking motion picture that uplifts, entertains and transforms. We applaud the visionaries in front of and behind the camera who brought ‘CODA’ and ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ to life, powerful films that connect story with humanity and will resonate with audiences for generations to come."

Jamie Erlicht, Apple’s head of Worldwide Video: "We truly appreciate the Academy’s recognition of these special films and extraordinary performances. After watching audiences connect with these undeniably deserving films all over the world, it is rewarding to now see this diverse selection of Apple Original Films being honored at the highest level. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with so many talented creative storytellers and send our warmest congratulations to all of the nominees."

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