‘Everything Everywhere’ claims early Oscars as gala kicks off with slap jokes

The sci-fi film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” won early prizes at the Oscars, including best supporting actor and actress for Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis. The film, which features multiple universes and hot dog fingers, has grossed $100 million at the box office and leads the overall nominations count, with 11. Another strong contender for best picture is “Top Gun: Maverick,” while the lead acting contests are expected to be incredibly tight. The Oscars hope nominations for popular blockbusters will bring viewers back and improve ratings.