The 96th annual Academy Awards is gearing up to be a highly competitive event, with a slew of outstanding films vying for top honors. Oppenheimer leads the pack with an impressive 13 Oscar nominations, followed closely by Poor Things with 11 nods and Barbie with eight mentions.
Despite some expected nominations, there have been notable snubs that have left fans and industry insiders surprised. Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig, the coproducers of Barbie, were notably absent from the Best Actress and Best Director categories, respectively, despite the film's massive success at the box office.
Ryan Gosling, who plays Ken in Barbie, expressed disappointment over the oversight, emphasizing the crucial roles played by Robbie and Gerwig in the film's success. America Ferrera, nominated for Best Supporting Actress in Barbie, also voiced her support for her colleagues, highlighting their exceptional work.
The 2024 Oscars are scheduled to air live on ABC on Sunday, March 10, starting at 7 p.m. ET. The network will provide comprehensive coverage of the awards show, including the post-ceremony 'On the Red Carpet' segment.
Viewers can stream the ceremony on ABC.com, the ABC app with a cable login, as well as on platforms like Hulu, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV. The prestigious event will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood.
The nominees for Best Picture include a diverse range of films such as American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, and Killers of the Flower Moon, among others. Notable actors like Bradley Cooper, Cillian Murphy, Lily Gladstone, and Emma Stone have also received nominations for their outstanding performances.
Jimmy Kimmel is set to return as the host for the fourth time, with a star-studded lineup of presenters announced for the event. Mahershala Ali, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Zendaya are among the celebrities slated to present awards at the prestigious ceremony.
