Oscars 2024: From host to performers, here’s all you need to know about 96th Academy Awards
From presenter to performances: Everything you need to know about 2024 Oscars
Anticipation is high as Hollywood gears up for the 96th Academy Awards, promising a night of glitz, glamour, and perhaps a few surprises. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Oscars extravaganza.
1. When is the Oscars and where is it being held?
The star-studded event is set to take place on Sunday, March 10, at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.
2. Where to watch the Oscars?
Tune into ABC for live coverage of the awards ceremony. If you prefer streaming, the event will also be available on ABC's website and the ABC app for cable subscribers. ABC will broadcast the program live at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT. This window of time is one hour earlier than in the previous years.
3. Who is nominated at the 2024 Oscars?
Christopher Nolan's epic drama 'Oppenheimer' emerged as the frontrunner with a whopping 13 nominations. The film, exploring the life of physicist J Robert Oppenheimer, secured nods in major categories including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr), and Best Supporting Actress (Emily Blunt). Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Poor Things' and Martin Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' closely follow with 11 and 10 nominations, respectively. Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' garnered significant attention with eight nominations, despite notable omissions for its director and lead actress. Lily Gladstone made history as the first Native American woman to be nominated in the Best Actress category for her role in 'Killers of the Flower Moon.' Additionally, cousins Sterling K Brown and Danielle Brooks received their first-ever career nominations. You can check out the full list of Oscar nominees here.
4. Who is hosting the Oscars this year?
Jimmy Kimmel returns to host the Oscars for the fourth time, (2017, 2018 and again in 2023), promising an evening of entertainment and laughs. In a press statement, Kimmel quipped, "I always dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times."
5. Who are presenting this year?
Joining the already illustrious roster are Emily Blunt, Cynthia Erivo, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Issa Rae, Tim Robbins, Steven Spielberg, Mary Steenburgen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlize Theron, Christoph Waltz, and Forest Whitaker. These talented individuals will bring their charisma and elegance to the ceremony, adding to the glamour of the evening. These presenters join an impressive list of previously announced stars, including Michelle Pfeiffer, Al Pacino, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Ke Huy Quan, Mahershala Ali, Nicolas Cage, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, Sam Rockwell, Zendaya, Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Catherine O’Hara, Octavia Spencer, and Ramy Youssef.
6. Who are performing at the Oscars?
The 2024 Oscars promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment, with an exciting lineup of performances featuring some of the year's most acclaimed musical talents. Becky G will set the stage on fire with her performance of 'The Fire Inside' from Eva Longoria's directorial debut, 'Flamin' Hot'. Renowned musician and composer Jon Batiste will captivate viewers with his rendition of 'It Never Went Away' from the documentary 'American Symphony'. Ringing in cultural richness and authenticity to the Oscars stage, Scott George and the Osage Singers will enchant audiences with their performance of 'Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)' from 'Killers of the Flower Moon'. Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell are also set for a mesmerizing performance of "What Was I Made For?" from 'Barbie'. Furthermore, Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Gosling and acclaimed producer Mark Ronson will team up to bring "I'm Just Ken" from 'Barbie' to life on the Oscars stage.
