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The red carpet is open ahead of the 97th Academy Awards, which are set to kick off at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific. “Emilia Pérez” leads the pack with 13 Oscar nominees, but “Wicked” and “The Brutalist” are close behind.
Here’s what to know:
- How to watch: The show will be broadcast live by ABC and, in a first, the Oscars will be streamed live on Hulu. The Associated Press’ official live fashion coverage from the red carpet has officially kicked off, and you can catch all the glitz and glamour at the top of this page.
- Predictions: AP Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr bet on “Anora” and “Conclave” as best picture winners but acknowledge there could be a dark-horse in this year’s line-up. See our full list of predictions — and make your own.
- Wildfires impact: The fires will be addressed during the show both directly and in its themes, and viewers will be able to make donations. Academy leaders have argued the show must go ahead, for their economic impact on Los Angeles and as a symbol of resilience.
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