Oscars 2025: How to Watch, Nominations, and Predictions for the 97th Academy Awards

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The 97th Academy Awards are almost upon us, and the anticipation is building up. This year's Oscars have been marked by controversy and uncertainty, with the row over Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón's social media posts and the impact of AI on the film industry being some of the major talking points. However, the main focus will be on the awards themselves, with a range of films competing for the top prizes. The race for Best Picture is said to be the most open in years, with The Brutalist, Anora, and Conclave being some of the frontrunners.

In the US, the E! channel will start the coverage with Countdown to the Red Carpet at 14:00 PT/17:00 ET, followed by ABC's The Oscars Red Carpet Show at 15:30 PT/18:30 ET. The ceremony itself will begin at 16:00 PT/19:00 ET. In the UK, ITV will broadcast the event, starting with Oscars Live on ITV1 and ITVX at 22:30 GMT. In Australia, 7Bravo will carry E!'s red carpet coverage from 08:00 AEDT on Monday, with Channel 7 picking up Red Carpet Live at 09:30 AEDT. The ceremony will be hosted by Conan O'Brien, who is expected to bring a witty and entertaining tone to the event. The music performances will include a Wicked medley, tributes to Quincy Jones and James Bond, and a performance by Blackpink's Lisa.

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been announced, with Emilia Pérez leading the pack with 13 nominations. However, the film's chances of winning have been affected by the controversy surrounding its star. Other films competing for the top prizes include The Brutalist, Anora, and Conclave. The Best Actor category is also highly competitive, with Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, and Demi Moore being some of the nominees. The Best Actress category is equally competitive, with Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, and Fernanda Torres being some of the nominees.

Here are some of the key nominations for the 97th Academy Awards:

• Best Picture: The Brutalist, Anora, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked
• Best Actor: Adrien Brody, The Brutalist, Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown, Demi Moore, The Substance
• Best Actress: Mikey Madison, Anora, Demi Moore, The Substance, Fernanda Torres, I'm Still Here
• Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain, Sean Baker, Anora
• Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez, Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez

The ceremony will also feature a range of performances, including a tribute to the firefighters who battled the Los Angeles wildfires and a performance by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo from the movie Wicked.

The 97th Academy Awards will be a highly anticipated event, with a range of films and actors competing for the top prizes. With the controversy surrounding Emilia Pérez and the impact of AI on the film industry, this year's Oscars are expected to be one of the most unpredictable and exciting in recent years. The ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC and stream live on Hulu, as well as on US network ABC, and in more than 200 territories worldwide.

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