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March 20, 2024

‘The Oscars®’ Tops 21 Million Multiplatform Viewers To Hit 4-Year High

More photos are available here. “The Oscars” (21.01 million Total Viewers and 4.35 rating among AD18-49 in MP+7): After seven days of viewing on ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, the 96th Oscars grew to 21.01 million Total Viewers and hit a 4.35 rating among Adults 18-49. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, “The Oscars” scored its biggest multiplatform audience in 4 years (21.01 million) – since the 2020 broadcast. “The Oscars” built for the 3rd consecutive year in Total Viewers, growing over the prior year’s broadcast by 5% (21.01 million vs. 19.93 million). The 96th Oscars also saw significant gains on the Academy’s social platforms: 5 billion global users reached across Academy and Influencer digital campaigns 2 million social media followers gained, reaching a collective 17.7 million across platforms – a 14% increase year over year 893 million views on Academy and Influencer partner content: +256 million views on Academy original video content, a 275% increase year over year Additional +637 m

Press Release - Ratings

March 11, 2024

Earlier Start Time Propels ‘The Oscars®’ on ABC To Hit 4-Year High in Viewers

More photos available here. “The Oscars®” (7:00-10:29 p.m. – 19.5 million and 3.81 rating in AD18-49): Starting one hour earlier than usual, the 96th Oscars on ABC drew an average audience of 19.5 million Total Viewers and scored a 3.81 rating among Adults 18-49 based on Fast National Live+Same Day program data. “The Oscars” hit a 4-year high in Total Viewers (19.5 million) – since the 2020 broadcast. “The Oscars” grew for the 3rd straight year in Total Viewers, improving over last year’s broadcast by nearly 1 million viewers (19.5 million vs. 18.8 million). ABC’s broadcast of the 96th Oscars peaked in the final half-hour (10:00-10:29 p.m.) with 21.9 million Total Viewers. The 96th Oscars stood as the strongest awards show telecast on any network in 4 years in Total Viewers (19.5 million) – since ABC’s broadcast of the 2020 Oscars on 2/9/20. The 2024 Oscars also ranked as the top entertainment special in primetime on any network in 4 years in Total Viewers (19.5 million) – since ABC’s

Press Release - Primetime – Scripted, Specials

March 5, 2024

UPDATE: Vanessa Hudgens Returns To Host ‘The Oscars® Red Carpet Show,’ Julianne Hough Joins As Co-Host March 10 on ABC

Actor and entrepreneur Vanessa Hudgens and multihyphenate Julianne Hough will host “The Oscars® Red Carpet Show,” the official lead-in to the 96th Oscars on Sunday, March 10, airing at 6:30 p.m. EDT/3:30 p.m. PDT on ABC. This marks Julianne Hough’s inaugural year and Hudgens’ third consecutive year hosting the official pre-show. The 30-minute special will highlight Oscar® nominees, performers and presenters, and provide a multiview experience of the red-carpet arrivals, giving the audience every can’t-miss moment from Hollywood’s biggest celebration. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 96th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 10, at the new time of 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT. “The Oscars Red Carpet Show” is executive produced by David Chamberlin. Leading into the official pre-show, ABC News will celebrate the 96th Oscars with special programming, including the live pre-show “Countdown to Oscars: On the Red Carpet Live” on Sunday, March 10, from 1:00-4:00 p.

Press Release - Specials

March 5, 2024

ABC News Celebrates Hollywood’s Biggest Night With Special Coverage Across Programs and Platforms

ABC News* ABC News will celebrate the 96th Oscars with special programming, including the live pre-show “Countdown to Oscars: On the Red Carpet Live!” on Sunday, March 10, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PDT. The pre-show coverage will also stream on ABC News Live, beginning at 1:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. PDT and continue throughout the day until the start of the Oscars ceremony. In the special, “ABC News Live Prime” anchor and “World News Tonight” weekend anchor Linsey Davis and “Good Morning America” weekend co-anchor and “World News Tonight” weekend anchor Whit Johnson will host live from the red carpet at Hollywood’s Dolby® Theatre. The show will include previews of the award show and feature live interviews with nominees and presenters, plus an exclusive preview of the Governors Ball, the official post-Oscars celebration. Joining Davis and Johnson to make their Oscar-reporting debut will be “GMA3: What You Need to Know” co-anchors Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan, along w

Press Release - Specials

February 29, 2024

More Stars Take the Stage To Present at the 96th Oscars®: 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

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 will present at the 96th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producers Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan announced today. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 96th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 10, at the new time of 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT. Previously announced Oscars presenters include Mahershala Ali, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh and Zendaya. The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show leading up to ceremony. The 96th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories world

Press Release - Specials

February 28, 2024

Jon Batiste, Becky G, Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, Scott George and the Osage Singers, and Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson To Perform Nominated Original Songs on 96th Oscars®

Jon Batiste, Becky G, Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, Scott George and the Osage Singers, and Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson will perform this year’s nominated songs on the 96th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producers Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan announced today. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 96th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 10, at the new time of 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT. This year’s Original Song nominees and performers are as follows (in alphabetical order by song title): “The Fire Inside” from “Flamin’ Hot” – Performed by Becky G Music and Lyric by Diane Warren “I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie” – Performed by Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson Music and Lyric by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt “It Never Went Away” from “American Symphony” – Performed by Jon Batiste Music and Lyric by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon” – Performed by Scott George an

Press Release - Specials

February 26, 2024

96th Oscars® Announce First Slate of Presenters: Mahershala Ali, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh and Zendaya

Mahershala Ali, Nicolas, Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh and Zendaya will present at the 96th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producers Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan announced today. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 96th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 10, at the new time of 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT. The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show in the coming weeks. The 96th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide. About The Academy The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is home to a global membership of more than 10,500 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy recognizes and celebrates all aspects of

Press Release - Specials

February 9, 2024

96th Oscars® Production Team Announced

The Oscars® executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor, and executive producers Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan today announced members of their production team for the 96th Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and airing live Sunday, March 10, on ABC. Rob Paine returns as co-executive producer, and Taryn Hurd returns as talent producer. Producers Sarah Levine Hall, Erin Irwin and Jennifer Sharron, music director Rickey Minor and lighting designers Bob Dickinson and Noah Mitz also rejoin the team. Writers for this year’s show include Jamie Abrahams, Rory Albanese, Amberia Allen, Tony Barbieri, Jonathan Bines, Joelle Boucai, Bryan Cook, Blaire Erskine, Devin Field, Gary Greenberg, Josh Halloway, Eric Immerman, Jesse Joyce, Kimmel, Carol Leifer, Jon Macks, Mitch Marchand, Greg Martin, Jesse McLaren, McNearney, Keaton Patti, Danny Ricker, Louis Virtel and Troy Walker. As previously announced, the show’s production team also includes director Hamish Hamilton and production designers Misty Buc

Press Release - Specials

January 23, 2024

The Walt Disney Company Leads With 20 Academy Award® Nominations

The Walt Disney Company proudly announces 20 nominations for the 96th Academy Awards® across its Walt Disney Studios, content brands and platforms: 20th Century Studios, Disney+, Hulu, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios, National Geographic Documentary Films, Pixar Animation Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. Searchlight Pictures garnered 13 nods, with 11 for “Poor Things”, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. The studio also garnered nominations for Best Original Song for “Flamin’ Hot” and Best Documentary Short Film for “The Last Repair Shop.” National Geographic Documentary Films captures its fourth nomination in six years in the Feature Documentary category for “Bobi Wine: The People’s President.” A complete list of all The Walt Disney Company nominations follows below. (As some of the nominations overlap, these are grand totals for each entity.) 2024 ACADEMY AWARDS® NOMINATIONS Poor Things (Searchlight Pictures) 11

Press Release - Corporate

January 23, 2024

96th Oscars® Nominations Announced

Actors Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid announced the 96th Oscars® nominations today (Jan. 23), live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater via a global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org and the Academy’s digital platforms, an international satellite feed and broadcast media. Beetz and Quaid announced the nominees in eight categories at 5:30 a.m. PT, followed by the remaining 15 categories at 5:41 a.m. PT, at the live event attended by international media and industry guests. For a complete list of nominees, visit the official Oscars website, www.oscar.com. Academy members from each of the 18 branches vote to determine the nominees in their respective categories – actors nominate actors, film editors nominate film editors, etc. In the Animated Feature Film, International Feature Film and Live Action Short Film categories, nominees are selected by a vote of multi-branch screening committees. All voting members are eligible to select the Best Picture nominees. This year, voter participa

Press Release - Specials

The Oscars – Press Releases

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‘The Oscars®’ Tops 21 Million Multiplatform Viewers To Hit 4-Year High

Earlier Start Time Propels ‘The Oscars®’ on ABC To Hit 4-Year High in Viewers

UPDATE: Vanessa Hudgens Returns To Host ‘The Oscars® Red Carpet Show,’ Julianne Hough Joins As Co-Host March 10 on ABC

ABC News Celebrates Hollywood’s Biggest Night With Special Coverage Across Programs and Platforms

More Stars Take the Stage To Present at the 96th Oscars®: 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

Jon Batiste, Becky G, Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, Scott George and the Osage Singers, and Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson To Perform Nominated Original Songs on 96th Oscars®

96th Oscars® Announce First Slate of Presenters: Mahershala Ali, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh and Zendaya

96th Oscars® Production Team Announced

The Walt Disney Company Leads With 20 Academy Award® Nominations

96th Oscars® Nominations Announced

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