The countdown to the 2022 Oscars It has begun! Ahead of the 94th awards ceremony, which will take place in the shadow of the unimaginable humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we’ve compiled all the information available so far known for Hollywood's biggest night.
When and where We'll be watching it—who are the hosts, and what's new at this year's awards?;
The famous singers expected to take the stage, the dress code, and the top favorites!
When are the 2022 Oscars?;
Held earlier than last year’s ceremony, which was delayed due to the pandemic, but still late by pre-COVID standards, the awards ceremony for the The 2022 Oscars will be broadcast on Sunday, March 27. The ceremony will be broadcast live from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood by ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Where will we see the red carpet and the awards ceremony?;
The 94th awards ceremony will be broadcast live again this year on COSMOTE TV – from the guests’ arrival on the red carpet to the presentation of awards for the films, filmmakers, and performances that stood out over the past year.
Last year, the Oscars were held at the historic Union Station in Los Angeles, with a small number of guests due to the coronavirus. This year, they’re returning to their «home» at the Dolby Theatre, located at the Hollywood & Highland Center.
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Who will host the 2022 Oscars?;
Although other award ceremonies have postponed due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, ABC clarified that plans for the glamorous Oscars ceremony remain in place, as originally scheduled. For the past three years, the Oscars have been hosted by famous television personalities, without, however, having a main host for the event. Viewership figures fell, hitting a «low» of 10.4 million viewers in the U.S. in 2021.
This year will be different! The American actresses Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes They will host the Academy Awards ceremony.
Twitter is voting for its favorite movie – The winner will be announced on Oscar night
This year, Twitter users were able to vote for their favorite movie by tweeting the title along with the hashtags ##OscarsFanFavorite and ##Sweepstakes. As announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which presents the Oscars, a new category was added this year: an award based on fan votes.
The winning film will be announced during the Oscars ceremony, and the voting period ran from February 14 to March 3. Three Twitter users who vote will be selected for an all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles to present an Oscar at next year’s awards ceremony next year. «We’re excited to partner with Twitter to help build an engaged and passionate digital audience in the lead-up to this year’s ceremony,» said Merrill Johnson, the Academy’s vice president of digital marketing.
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Candidates and Frontrunners
The film «The Power of the Dog» by Jane Campion, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, leads the Oscar nominations with a total of 12. The film is nominated in the categories of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. Here are the nominations: «Dune,» with 10 nominations; «Belfast» and «West Side Story,» with seven nominations each.
The film *The Williams Method* by Reynaldo Marcus Green, about the lives of the world’s tennis superstars, Venus and Serena Williams have earned a total of six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actress.
Ο Will Smith, a two-time Oscar nominee (Ali, *The Pursuit of Happyness*, Bad Boys for Life) stars in the gripping true story of the coach, mentor, and father who gave us the legendary tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. And he is this year’s favorite against Cumberbatch, whom he also beat at this year’s BAFTA Awards—which are considered precursors to the Oscars. The film tells the true story of a family that, thanks to its unwavering determination and faith, raised two of the greatest legends in world sports.
For The following are competing for Best Actress:: Jessica Chastain for *The Eyes of Tammy Faye*, Olivia Colman for *The Lost Daughter*, Penélope Cruz for «Parallel Mothers,» Nicole Kidman for «Being the Ricardos,» and Kristen Stewart for «Spencer» – with «Lucille Ball» Kidman considered by some to be the favorite!
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Which celebrities will be attending the ceremony?;
So far, the Academy has announced that the Oscar-winning actress from «A Star Is Born» Lady Gaga, the lead actress in «The Batman» Zoe Kravitz, the two-time Oscar winner Kevin Costner, the Oscar-nominated film «Fearless» Rosie Perez, former Oscars host Chris Rock and the winner of Best Supporting Actress, Yuh-Jung Youn (Minari), will participate in the ceremony. The lineup of well-known names set to take the stage to present awards is expected to include: Ruth Carter, Anthony Hopkins, Lily James, Simu Liu, Rami Malek, and the goddess Uma Thurman. The names of John Travolta, Mila Kunis, and Wesley Snipes were also mentioned in connection with the ceremony, along with Jamie Lee Curtis, Halle Berry, Samuel L. Jackson, Sean Mendes, and others.
What will the awards ceremony be like?;
In a decision that has drawn criticism within the Academy and the film community at large, this year's Oscars They will present 8 awards before the live television broadcast, in an effort to shorten the duration of the awards ceremony. The awards for short documentary, editing, makeup, original music, production design, short animation, and sound will be presented one hour before the start of the live television broadcast. These presentations (and the winners’ speeches) will be edited and aired later during the live broadcast.
Which singers will be performing?;
As we read in American Vogue, it is not yet clear whether the artists’ performances will be live or pre-recorded (as was the case last year), but among the names that have been mentioned so far is Beyoncé (who has been nominated for an Oscar for «Be Alive» from the film «The Williams Method»). H Billy Eilish («No Time To Die»), the Lin-Manuel Miranda («Dos Oruguitas» from the wonderful animated film «Encanto»), the Van Morrison («Down to Joy» from the movie «Belfast») and the Diane Warren («Somehow You Do» from the movie «Four Good Days») are also among the names rumored to be performing at the ceremony!
What is the dress code for the 2022 Oscars?;
The Covid-related regulations are in place, but this year’s red carpet is expected to bring back the glamour of days gone by. Half the fun of the Oscars is the gorgeous gowns, suits, and eccentric looks that make history in their own right. This year, many stars are expected to express messages of solidarity with the victims of the war in Ukraine—even through their… fashion choices!
Who are the hosts of the annual party organized by Elton John?;
Lady Gaga, along with Billy Porter, Eric McCormack, and David Furness will co-host the traditional party organized by Elton John on the night of the Oscars. The annual event returns as a fundraising gala to support the Elton John AIDS Foundation (Elton John AIDS Foundation) and will be held in person at West Hollywood Park on March 27. The 74-year-old singer-songwriter will not be present at this year’s party, as he is on tour, but he will greet the guests via a satellite link from Nebraska, where he will be performing.
