Know The Details and Nominees of Oscars 2024

The 96th Academy Awards or the Oscars ceremony, scheduled to take place on March 10th at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, promises an exciting celebration of cinematic excellence. For viewers in India, the telecast will air from 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. in accordance with Indian Standard Time.

This year’s Oscars will feature Jimmy Kimmel returning to hosting duties for the fourth time, bringing his signature wit and humor to the stage. Joining him as co-host is the talented Amelia Dimoldenberg, adding a fresh perspective and energy to the event.

The ceremony will be expertly directed by Hamish Hamilton, known for his skillful handling of live events and award shows. Co-producing the Oscars are Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, ensuring a seamless and memorable broadcast that highlights the best of the film industry.

What is Oscars?

The Academy Awards, or Oscars, represent the pinnacle of achievement in the film industry, recognizing excellence in both the creative and technical aspects of filmmaking. Instituted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), which is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, USA, these prestigious awards are presented annually to honor outstanding contributions to cinema. The voting membership of the Academy, comprising professionals across various branches of the film industry, determines the winners in each category.

The iconic Oscar statuette, awarded to winners in each category, is a symbol of artistic merit and accomplishment. Designed with an Art Deco aesthetic, the statuette depicts a knight standing on a reel of film, holding a crusader’s sword. This timeless symbol represents the virtues of bravery, excellence, and dedication to the craft of filmmaking.

 The inaugural Academy Awards ceremony took place on May 16, 1929.

Pre-Schedule

12 February 2024: Dining for Nominees

22 February 2024: The last round of voting starts.

23 February 2024: Scientific and Technical Awards

27 February 2024: Voting ends

10 March 2024: 96th Oscars Ceremony

Nominees

Oppenheimer is topping the charts with the most nominations. It is leading with thirteen nominations, followed by Poor Things and Killers of the Flower Moon with eleven and ten nominations. Oppenheimer and Barbie were competing against each other during the time of their release, but in this award ceremony, Oppenheimer has surpassed Barbie with five nominations.

Some of the most well-known nominations are listed below.

Best Film

1. American Fiction
2. Anatomy of a Fall
3. Barbie
4. Killers of The Flower Moon
5. Maestro
6. Oppenheimer
7. Past Lives
8. Poor Things
9. The Holdovers
10. The Zone of Interest

Best Director

1. Christopher Nolan
2. Jonathan Glazer
3. Justine Triet
4. Martin Scorsese
5. Yorgos Lanthimos

Best Actor

1. Bradley Cooper
2. Cillian Murphy
3. Colman Domingo
4. Jeffrey Wright
5. Paul Giamatti

Best Actress

1. Annette Bening
2. Carey Mulligan
3. Emma Stone
4. Lily Gladstone
5. Sandra Hueller

Best Original Screenplay

1. Anatomy of a Fall
2. Maestro
3. May December
4. Past Lives
5. The Holdovers

Best Animated Feature

1. Elemental
2. Nimona
3. Robot Dreams
4. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
5. The Boy and the Heron

Best Original Song

1. I’m Just Ken
2. It Never Went Away
3. The Fire Inside
4. Wahzhazhe
5. What Was I Made For

Best Film Editing

1. Anatomy of a Fall
2. Poor Things
3. Killers of the Flower Moon
4. Oppenheimer
5. The Holdovers

With a stellar lineup of presenters, performances, and nominees, the 96th Academy Awards promises to be a night to remember, celebrating the artistry, creativity, and impact of cinema on a global scale. From the red carpet glamor to the emotional acceptance speeches, audiences around the world can anticipate an unforgettable evening honoring the magic of the movies.