Academy Awards

Upon the announcement of the 88th annual Academy Awards' nominations every year, the word “snub” is thrown around like a beach ball at a concert, from one faceless sheep to another.

Download The Signal's 2016 Oscars ballot for your own viewing party.

Kris Stivers takes a shot at the ballot, giving his take on all the nominees, and has compiled a list of his winners.

Award season is here. On Feb. 26, the 84th Academy Awards will announce this year’s big winners in film. With “The Artist,” “The Descendants” and “Hugo” taking the lead in nominations this year, viewers should expect a close race.