This Sunday, in anticipation of next week’s Academy Awards, BREAKFAST WITH THE ARTS presents our Oscars’ preview: “And the Nominees Are…2006.” We’ll meet the stars and look at the films, the directors, composers, and writers who made this a year to remember at the movies, and who make this Oscar race one of the most exciting in years.

Discover what Charlize Theron thinks about her second Oscar nod in three years for, “North Country”, learn how Woody Allen’s much acclaimed “Match Point” earned him a Best Original Screenplay nod, uncover the techniques behind Tim Burton’s classically ghoulish “Corpse Bride,” find out John Williams’ reaction to the idea of competing against himself for Best Score for “Memoirs of a Geisha” and “Munich,” see why it’s sweeter the second time around for Director Paul Haggis for “Crash,” hear from first time nominees Amy Adams for “Junebug,” and Director Bennett Miller for “Capote,” and glean some insights on the 78th Annual Academy Awards from our guest critics panel featuring Rex Reed from the “New York Observer,” Leah Rozen from “People Magazine,” Lisa Schwarzbaum from “Entertainment Weekly,” and Peter Travers from “Rolling Stone.”

It all starts at 8 am (ET) on A&E's BREAKFAST WITH THE ARTS! Don't miss it!