With the 89th Academy Awards just five days away, WalletHub today released its 2017 Oscars Fun Facts Report, which includes an infographic (below) filled with fun facts about the event as well as a Q&A with a panel of leading entertainment experts.
Below, you can find a handful of highlights from the report:
1st: Year in which black actors were nominated in every acting category.
21st: Nomination by sound mixer Kevin O’Connell (Hacksaw Ridge), who holds the record for the most Oscar nominations without a single win.
$2.1M: Cost of a 30-second commercial during the Oscars telecast (58% less than the Super Bowl).
$696: Current value of the 24-karat gold-plated Oscar statuette.
$30K: Cost of the 16,500-square-foot Oscars red carpet.
$42.8M: Total cost of Oscars ceremony.
With a special emphasis on monetary concerns, WalletHub analyzed the event from top to bottom and collected the most interesting factoids they could find. They also hosted a Q&A on the state of the film industry with a panel of leading entertainment experts. You can find everything below. Enjoy the show!
