The Oscars take an unusual turn with the victory of Birdman in a category that didn’t seem like it was in its favor. Beating out the likes of American Sniper, Guardian of the Galaxy and Interstellar, Birdman shows it’s still a formidable opponent, even outside the expected categories.

The Awards

Best Sound Mixing – Live Action

Birdman (RU:Thomas)

Best Sound Mixing – Animated

Big Hero 6 (RU:Thomas)

Cinema Audio Society Data

Year Founded: 1964
First Awards: 1993 (22)