The 97th Oscars

The countdown to the 97th Oscars is on! This year, 10 more films are vying for Best Picture, with Oscars to be handed out in all 23 categories during a ceremony that Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang promise will be “exceptional.”

The Oscars ceremony will be held on Sunday, Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide. Conan O’Brien, will be hosting the Oscars.

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 the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars®. With the world’s largest film museum and collection, the Academy preserves our cinematic history and presents honest and powerful programs about cinema’s past, present, and future. Across all initiatives, the Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films.

The Oscars

The Oscars, also known as the Academy Awards, is an annual awards ceremony honoring artistic and technical excellence in the film industry. The Oscars were first presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in 1929, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious awards ceremonies in the world. Recognizes achievements in various categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and many others. Awards are also given for technical categories such as Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, and Best Original Score, among others.

Nominees for the Oscars are selected through a voting process conducted by the members of the Academy, who are professionals working in the film industry. Nominees are typically announced in January, and the awards ceremony takes place in February or March.

The Oscars ceremony is a glamorous event held in Los Angeles, California, usually at the Dolby Theatre (formerly known as the Kodak Theatre). It is attended by nominees, celebrities, filmmakers, and industry insiders. The ceremony includes live performances, presentations of awards, and acceptance speeches. The Oscars ceremony traditionally has a host, who entertains the audience, introduces presenters, and helps keep the event running smoothly. In recent years, there have been instances where the ceremony has been hostless.

Winning an Oscar is considered one of the highest honors in the film industry and can have a significant impact on the careers of actors, directors, producers, and other industry professionals. The Oscars also serve as a platform to celebrate and promote the art of filmmaking. Overall, the Oscars is a prestigious event that celebrates excellence in cinema and recognizes the talent and creativity of individuals and teams involved in the filmmaking process.