India, Jan. 23 -- The race for Hollywood's highest honor is officially on! The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced this morning, and the headlines are dominated by one epic title: 'Sinners.' Ryan Coogler's Warner Bros. film stormed the nominations with a staggering, record-tying 16 nods, setting the stage for a potentially historic night on Sunday, March 15.

Hosted for the second consecutive year by the acerbically witty Conan O'Brien, this year's ceremony at the Dolby Theatre promises drama both on and off the stage, thanks to a mix of expected frontrunners, heartwarming surprises, and shocking omissions.

As expected, 'Sinners' dominated, scoring nominations for Best Picture, Best Director (Ryan Coogler), Best Actor (Mi...