Awkwafina, Priyanka Chopra & more to participate in Academy's 2nd Annual Global Movie Day

second annual Global Movie Day by Academy will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021. And as occasion is just around corner, several celebrities are preparing to share some behind--scenes info on ir favourite films. Recently, Academy went on to share names of celebrities who will be participating in Global Movie Day and fans are sure to go all gaga over it.

According to Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences stars like Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Anthony Mackie, Awkwafina and many more will participate in this year's Global Movie Day and will also offer exclusive content on Academy's social media channels on Saturday, February 13.

Also participating are Eugenio Derbez, Yalitza Aparicio, Jay Ellis, Ken Jeong, Eva Longoria, Sanaa Lathan, Marlee Matlin, Rita Wilson, Park So Dam and Cathy Yan as well as producers Stacey Sher, Jesse Collins and Steven Soderbergh. Academy will also reportedly offer exclusive archived content from Bong Joon Ho, Kathy Bates, Laura Dern, Rian Johnson, Cynthia Erivo and Taika Waititi that will be shared online throughout day.

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About Global Movie Day

Global Movie Day is celebrated annually on second Saturday of February. Academy founded it as a day for film fans around world to celebrate ir favourite films and to interact via social media with members of Academy and filmmakers, serving as a reminder of power of film. It was on February 8, 2020, when Global Movie Day was inaugurated.

According to Academy CEO Dawn Hudson, Global Movie Day reminds everyone of what y appreciate about movies and what y miss about garing to watch m. He also revealed that on this day, y pay special tribute to movies and movie lovers around world and look forward to time when y can enjoy both of m toger again.

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On this day, people around world are encourd to participate by sharing photos and videos across social media platforms and using #GlobalMovieDay hashtag. Fans can post memorable lines or film posters from movies y love, talk about movies that inspired m, watch classic movies or discover something new.

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