The Big Show of 2014 took place on March 2nd. Yes, The 86th Academy Awards ceremony was presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles. TV's personality Ellen DeGeneres, for the 2nd time hosted the show. Earlier she appeared on 79th ceremony in 2007 but this time, this Oscar was most watched among all. Let's take a look at the events in detail. Best Picture nominations: The Wolf of Wall Street, Nebraska, Her, Gravity, Dallas Buyers Club, Captain Phillips, American Hustle, 12 Years A Slave And the winner was: 12 Years A Slave Best Director nominations: Steve McQueen/ 12 Years A Slave, Martin Scorsese/ The Wolf of Wall Street, David O Russell/ American Hustle, Alfonso Cuaron/ Gravity, Alexander Payne/ Nebraska And the winner was: Alfonso Cuaron Best Actor nominations: Leonardo DiCaprio/ The Wolf of Wall Street, Matthew McConaughey/ Dallas Buyers Club, Bruce Dern/ Nebraska, Christian Bale/ American Hustle, Chiwtel ...