The script appears to be the opening monologue of the 95th Oscars. The host starts by welcoming the audience and congratulating the nominees. They then proceed to make light-hearted jokes and humorous remarks about various celebrities and movies, including Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Tom Cruise, and Rihanna. The host also pokes fun at the length of the show and the strict policies in place to prevent any violence or disruptions during the ceremony. They conclude by introducing the first presenters of the night, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The event is the 95th Oscars.
2. Nicole Kidman was stuck in an abandoned AMC theater for almost two years.
3. There are 16 first-time nominees in the acting categories, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Anna De Armas, Colin Farrell, Michelle Young, Brendan Fraser, and others.
4. 31 years ago, Brandon Fraser and Ke Huy Quan were in a movie together called Encino Man.
5. Steven Spielberg is the first director to be nominated in six different decades for an Oscar.
6. Spielberg has been nominated for an Oscar for his film "The Fablemans".
7. John Williams is the oldest nominee in Oscar history at 91 years old.
8. John Williams has been nominated 53 times and won five Oscars.
9. Walt Disney has been nominated for more Oscars than John Williams.
10. The top 10 highest-grossing films of the year were all sequels or franchises.
11. The sequel to Avatar is the most expensive movie ever made, with a budget of $2 billion.
12. James Cameron did not receive a Best Director nomination for the Avatar sequel.
13. Rihanna is performing at the Oscars and has a nine-month-old baby backstage.
14. Lady Gaga, Tom Cruise, and Austin Butler are all in attendance at the Oscars.
15. Tom Cruise did not show up to the Oscars, despite insisting that people go to the theater to see his movies.
16. The academy has a crisis team in place in case of any unpredictable or violent events during the ceremony.
17. All 23 categories will be shown live at the Oscars, except for one that was presented earlier.
18. The winner of the Best Picture award is "All Quiet on the Western Front".
19. The movie "RRR" will be featured in a dance performance to get winners off stage if their speeches go too long.