21st Century Fox walked away from last evening’s 2019 Academy Awards with an industry-leading seven wins. Twentieth Century Fox tied for most of any studio with four awards for “Bohemian Rhapsody,” including Actor in a Leading Role. Fox Searchlight won two Oscars, including Actress in a Leading Role for “The Favourite.” And National Geographic scored the Documentary Feature award for “Free Solo.” 21CF entered the ceremony with an industry-leading 21 nominations.
Here’s a list of 21CF’s seven wins last night:
“Bohemian Rhapsody” – 20th Century Fox (4):
- Actor in a Leading Role – Rami Malek
- Film Editing – John Ottman
- Sound Editing – John Warhurst and Nina Hartstone
- Sound Mixing – Paul Massey, Tim Cavagin and John Casali
“The Favourite” – Fox Searchlight (1):
- Actress in a Leading Role – Olivia Colman
“Skin” – Fox Searchlight (1):
- Live Action Short Film
“Free Solo” – National Geographic (1):
- Documentary (Feature)
“It was the acquisition of Twentieth Century Fox Film more than 30 years ago that marked the beginning of our journey as an entertainment company. Last night’s well-deserved recognition is a fitting capstone for decades of creative excellence, which will always define the legacy of 21CF. We are grateful for the exceptional work by our colleagues and creative partners who make it all possible,” 21CF Executive Chairman Lachlan Murdoch and 21CF CEO James Murdoch told colleagues in an internal memo.
Congratulations to everyone at 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight and National Geographic!
