UPDATE: Despite Oscars showrunner Glenn Weiss saying on Wednesday thatLady Gagawouldn’t perform Sunday, multiple outlets reported hours before the ceremony thatthe singer will indeed perform her nominatedTop Gun: Mavericksong.
It’s Oscars time!
At a press conference Wednesday, writer Dave Boone said of this year’s show, “At the end of the day, it’s not a roast it’s a celebration.” Glenn Weiss, executive producer and showrunner, added, “This year, we have a whole new team and renewed energy, renewed energy to take this opportunity to honor the film industry and all the people who work so hard to make films what they are. This is a celebration of the nominees this year, but it’s a celebration of this industry, which is just coming back and putting out such great material.”
Read on for what to expect at the awards show this year, including who’s hosting, presenting and nominated, as well as how to tune in for the ceremony.
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Who’s hosting the 2023 Oscars?
Jimmy Kimmel is hosting this year, his third time in the emceeing gig. He previously hosted in 2017 and 2018. Last year’s hosts were Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall.
“I like to go in 75 percent prepared and leave some room for improvisation and reacting to the show as it’s happening. I’m going to give it 110 percent,” he said.
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Who’s nominated for Oscars this year?
The 10 Best Picture nominees areAll Quiet on the Western Front, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Fabelmans, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, Triangle of SadnessandWomen Talking.
See the complete list of nominees across all 23 categorieshere.
Who will be presenting at the Oscars?
A star-studded list of presenters will also be in attendance.
Those names include: Halle Berry, Paul Dano, Cara Delevingne, Harrison Ford, Kate Hudson, Mindy Kaling, Eva Longoria, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Andie MacDowell, Elizabeth Olsen, Pedro Pascal, John Travolta, Riz Ahmed, Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Elizabeth Banks, Emily Blunt, Jessica Chastain, John Cho, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Andrew Garfield, Hugh Grant, Danai Gurira, Salma Hayek Pinault, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan,Nicole Kidman, Troy Kotsur, Jonathan Majors, Melissa McCarthy, Janelle Monáe, Deepika Padukone, Florence Pugh, Questlove, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver and Donnie Yen.
Who is performing at the 2023 Oscars?
Lenny Kravitz will perform during the In Memoriam segment, and four of the five Best Original Song nominees will be showcased live during the broadcast.
Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava will perform “Naatu Naatu” from the filmRRR; David Byrne, Son Lux and Stephanie Hsu will perform “This Is a Life” fromEverything Everywhere All at Once; Rihanna will perform “Lift Me Up” fromBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever; and Sofia Carson and Diane Warren will perform “Applause” fromTell It like a Woman.
Lady Gagaisunable to perform her nominatedTop Gun: Mavericksong"Hold My Hand" due to a scheduling conflict as she films theJokersequel with Joaquin Phoenix.
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Are there red carpet pre-shows?
Ashley Graham, Vanessa Hudgens and Lilly Singh are hosting the official 90-minute red carpet showCountdown tothe Oscarson ABC starting at 6:30 p.m. EST on Sunday. Additionally, ABC News will air a live pre-show calledOn The Red Carpet Live: Countdown to Oscars 95from 1 to 4 p.m. EST.
There will also bered carpet coverage on E!withE! Live From the Red Carpetat the Oscars starting at 1 p.m. EST.E! After Partywill start at 10:30 p.m. EST.
How do you watch the 2023 Oscars live?
Outside of the U.S.?Here’s a guideto how to watch internationally in over 200 different territories.
source: people.com
