By Shannonn Kelly

The 2009 Oscar nominees will be announced at 5:30 am PST Today, January 22, 2009. Check back at ReelHeART ReelBlogs for the low down and the list of nominees. 

This year’s 81st Academy Awards  ceremony will be hosted by Hugh Jackman and will air Sunday February 22, 2009 on the ABC network from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre .

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