LOS ANGELES — After a winter of awards races including the Emmys, Golden Globes and Grammys, the pinnacle of the competition is just around the corner: the Academy Awards. The 96th Oscar Awards may be a coronation for Oppenheimer, who was nominated in the top 13 categories, but other films such as Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon and Poor Things also won Other films are also being considered.
Here's what you need to know about this year's show.
When is the Oscars?
The Oscar ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 10th at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. The ceremony will begin at 7pm ET, an hour earlier than usual, and will be broadcast live on ABC. The pre-show begins at 6:30pm ET. Here's an early reminder to set your watch accordingly. Today is the first day of summer time in the United States.
Is the Oscars streaming?
The show is available to stream on ABC.com and via the ABC app with a cable subscription. You can also watch through services like Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV.
Who is the host of the Oscars?
Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted last year's ceremony, will be hosting the ceremony for the fourth time. This puts Kimmel alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Jack Lemmon, who also appeared four times, and joins Johnny Carson (five times), Billy Crystal (nine times), and Billy Crystal (nine times) as repeat Oscar hosts. Bob Hope (11) was the only one to do so. Kimmel said in an interview with The Associated Press that while the upcoming presidential election could be a topic for him, he doesn't intend to get too political.
“That's not the focus of the Oscars,” Kimmel said. “That doesn't mean I won't tell a joke or two. But it's not really my goal to bring up his name at the Oscars.”
Will there be any performances?
Yes, all nominated original songs will be performed on the show. I mean, Ryan Gosling serenaded everyone with Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt's “Barbie” power ballad “I'm Just Ken,” Billie Eilish co-wrote “What Was I,” which she co-wrote with Phineas O'Connell.・Made For” will be sung soulfully. Other nominated songs include “The Fire Inside” from Diane Warren's “Flamin' Hot” performed by Becky G, “It Never Went Away” from “American Symphony” by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson, and Scott・Contains George's “Wahzhazhe”. (A Song for My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Who will be presenting at the Oscars?
Last year's big acting award winners, including Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Hui Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis, will all return to present at the show (a tradition). Stars from all generations, from Rita Moreno to Bad Bunny, are expected to present awards. Steven Spielberg, Emily Blunt, Cynthia Erivo, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ariana Grande, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Issa Rae, Tim Robbins, Mary Steenburgen, Anya Taylor Joy, Charlize Theron, Christoph Waltz and Forest Whitaker were the last batch of presenters announced.
Other celebrities scheduled to appear on the Dolby stage include “Scarface” co-stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino (who are likely absent), as well as Gosling, Zendaya, Matthew McConaughey and Chris – Also includes Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, and Jennifer Lawrence. , Kate McKinnon, John Mulaney, Catherine O'Hara, Octavia Spencer, Jessica Lange, Nicolas Cage, Mahershala Ali, Sam Rockwell, Lupita Nyong'o, Ramy Youssef.
What films will be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar in 2024?
The 10 nominees for Best Picture are: “The Anatomy of a Fall”; “Barbie”. “Holdovers”. “The Murders of the Flower Moon”. “Maestro”; “Oppenheimer” “Past Life”. “Poor thing.” and “zones of interest.”
How can I watch Oscar-nominated movies?
Many of this year's Oscar nominees are available to stream on a variety of platforms. AP has a handy guide to help you cram for the Oscars.
Who is your favorite?
Christopher Nolan's “Oppenheimer'' is the most likely candidate. Nolan, my favorite director, is also on the brink of winning his first Oscar. The Best Actress category could be a showdown between Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Emma Stone (Poor Things). If Gladstone wins, she will become the first Native American to win an Oscar. The Best Actor award could also be a close battle between Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer) and Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers). This is the first win for both. Giamatti's co-star Daveen Joy Randolph is likely to win Best Supporting Actress, while Robert Downey Jr. (“Oppenheimer”) is expected to win Best Supporting Actor. His closest rival is thought to be Ryan Gosling from “Barbie”. Check out predictions from Associated Press movie writers.
What's going on with “Barbie”'s cold treatment?
Barbie, the biggest box office hit of 2023, received eight nominations, but much of the discussion revolves around the nominations it didn't win. Greta Gerwig was eliminated from the director category, and Margot Robbie lost out on the best actress award. Some see these omissions as reflecting the misogyny parodied in “Barbie,” while others point out that comedies have historically received harsh reviews at the Academy Awards. . Barbie nominations include Best Original Screenplay (Gerwig and Noah Baumbach), Best Supporting Actress for America Ferrera, and Best Original Song nominees for “What Was I Made For” and “I'm Just Ken?” It is included.
Will there be any changes to this year's Oscars?
While recent Oscars have been marked by slaps, hoopla, and controversy over awards being presented live on TV, this year's show (aside from starting an hour earlier) ) There were no major changes. All awards will be broadcast live (although honorary awards will remain separate for the previous non-televised Governor's Awards). The Academy is adding a new award to Best Casting, but that trophy won't be awarded until the 2026 Oscars.
What else should I look for?
Composer John Williams received a record 49th Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score for Indiana Jones and the Dial, making it his 54th nomination overall. Godzilla appeared at the Academy Awards for the first time, and Godzilla: His Minus One was nominated for Best Visual Effects. Also, for the first time, two films in languages other than English were selected for Best Picture. The German-language Auschwitz drama “The Zone of Interest'' and the French courtroom drama “Anatomy of a Fall.''