The 87th Annual Academy Awards is approaching, with nominees enjoying the celebratory Oscar Nominees Luncheon.

2015 Oscar Nominees Luncheon

Oscar nominees gathered on Feb. 2, for the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton. The nominees – over 150 people – were in attendance to celebrate their work and mingle with their Academy Award-nominated peers. Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron addressed the audience and made a plea to the nominees to keep their victory speeches short and sweet. “As for the show, we are there to honor each and every one of you, but the telecast itself is successful if the pacing of the evening feels brisk,” said Zadan.

In addition to giving nominees a goal time limit of 45-seconds, Zadan also offered some words of advice, saying, “The speeches that are remembered beyond Oscar night are those that are personal, funny and heartfelt. The words should be spoken from your heart and not from a list written on a piece of paper. The viewers are hoping that you inspire and touch them in some way.”

As always, the nominees were called up one by one to pose for an Oscar nominee photo. They were joined by Oscar host Neil Patrick Harris, who promised that the show would be “F—king hilarious.”

When Are The Academy Awards?

Harris, of course, will make his hosting debut at the 87th Oscars, set to take place Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. The Academy Awards will air live at 7 p.m. ET/ 4p.m. PT on ABC.

Article by Olivia Truffaut-Wong

Olivia Truffaut-Wong was born and raised in Berkeley, California, where she developed her love of all things entertainment. After moving to New York City to earn her degree in Film Studies, she stayed on the East Coast to follow her passion and become an entertainment writer. She lives on a diet of television, movies and food.