The Academy Awards, the most prestigious of all award presentations, are approaching after a series of winter award ceremonies such as the Emmys, the Golden Globes, and the Grammys.

The Academy Awards, the most prestigious of all award presentations, are approaching after a series of winter award ceremonies such as the Emmys, the Golden Globes, and the Grammys. The 96th Oscars might be dominated by “Oppenheimer,” which has received 13 nominations, but other films including “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” and “Poor Things” are also contenders.

Here is a comprehensive overview of this year’s show:

When is the Oscars ceremony?

The Oscars are scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 10, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The event will commence at 7 p.m. EDT, an hour earlier than its typical start time, and will be aired live on ABC. The preshow will commence at 6:30 p.m. EDT. This is an early reminder to adjust your clocks as it marks the beginning of daylight saving time in the U.S.

Will there be any presentations?

All the original song nominees will be performed throughout the show. Ryan Gosling will perform the power ballad “I am Just Ken” by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, while Billie Eilish will sing “What Was I Made For,” a song she co-wrote with Finneas O’Connell. The other nominated songs are Diane Warren’s “The Fire Inside” from “Flamin’ Hot,” to be sung by Becky G, Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson’s “It Never Went Away” from “American Symphony,” and Scott George’s “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

Who will be presenting at the Oscars?

The previous year’s prominent acting recipients, such as Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and Jamie Lee Curtis, will be returning to present at the event, as is customary. Additionally, the academy revealed that Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino, who starred in “Scarface,” will present honours, albeit not necessarily together. Zendaya, Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Lange, Nicolas Cage, Mahershala Ali, Sam Rockwell, and Lupita Nyong’o are among the superstars scheduled to appear on the Dolby stage. Additional names will be disclosed as the show date approaches.

Is the Oscars being streamed?

The show can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app by users with a cable subscription. You may also stream through platforms such as Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV.

Who is the host of the Oscars?

Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the previous year’s event, will serve as the master of ceremonies for the fourth occasion. Kimmel is now tied with Whoopi Goldberg and Jack Lemmon for hosting the Oscars four times, placing him behind Johnny Carson (five), Billy Crystal (nine), and Bob Hope (11) in terms of the number of times they have hosted the ceremony. Kimmel expressed his aspiration to host the Oscars four times.

What films are nominated for Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars?

The ten nominations for Best Picture are: “American Fiction,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Past Lives,” “Poor Things,” and “The Zone of Interest.”

Who are the favourites?

Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” is currently leading the competition. Nolan, the favoured filmmaker, is also likely to win his inaugural Oscar. The competition for the best actress award may be intense between Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon” and Emma Stone in “Poor Things.” Gladstone would be the inaugural Native American to win an Oscar if she were to emerge victorious. The competition for best actor could be tight between Cillian Murphy in “Oppenheimer” and Paul Giamatti in “The Holdovers.” Both contenders are seeking their first victory. Da’Vine Joy Randolph is the frontrunner for the best-supporting actress award, while Robert Downey Jr. is predicted to win best-supporting actor for his role in “Oppenheimer.” Ryan Gosling is seen as his main competitor for the role of “Barbie.”

What is the reason behind the ‘Barbie’ snubs?

Despite receiving eight nominations, the picture “Barbie,” the top-grossing movie of 2023, has sparked considerable debate due to the categories it was not included in. Greta Gerwig was not nominated in the directing category, and Margot Robbie did not receive a nomination for best actress. Some people interpret the omissions as reflecting misogyny similar to that mocked in “Barbie,” while others point out the challenging reception that comedies have traditionally faced at the Oscars. The film “Barbie” has received nominations for best-adapted screenplay by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, best supporting actress for America Ferrera, and two best song nominees: Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For” and the Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt composition “I am Just Ken.”

Are there any alterations to the Oscars this year?

The recent Oscars have been characterised by incidents such as slaps, envelope mishaps, and controversy over live award presentations. However, this year’s ceremony will have no major changes, except for starting an hour sooner. All awards will be broadcast live, except for honorary prizes which are presented separately at the earlier untelevised Governors Awards. The academy will introduce a new award for best casting, which will be presented at the 2026 Oscars.

What other things should I be searching for?

Composer John Williams has been nominated for his 49th Best Score Oscar for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” and his 54th total nomination. Godzilla is making its debut at the Oscars with the film “Godzilla Minus One” receiving a nomination for best visual effects. Two foreign language films, the German drama “The Zone of Interest” and the French drama “Anatomy of a Fall,” are nominated for best picture for the first time.