Today is the big day! It’s March 27th, so that 94th Academy Awards or as everyone calls them, the oscars, are only a few hours away. After months of film festivals and campaign events, plus some Omicron delays and another round of campaign events, this year’s nominees are ready to party at the Dolby Theater, assuming some of the controversy surrounding this year’s show doesn’t get into play that way.
We’re ready to bring you all about this year’s awards show, so keep checking back for the latest updates, controversy and news surrounding the world’s biggest film awards show.
3:13pm CST: Oscars to celebrate The Godfather, James Bond and… Bruno?
It’s the 60th anniversary of the first binding film and the 50th anniversary of The Godfatherand those milestones will be honored at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday.
And although Lin Manuel Miranda‘s hit song from the movie Encanto was not nominated Luis Fonsi and Becky G will accompany members of the film cast during a performance during the ceremony.
13:18 CST: Guests wear blue ribbons to show their support for Ukrainian refugees
Accordingly Showbiz411, this year’s Oscar nominees will wear a blue ribbon in support of Ukraine, which is currently being occupied by Russia. According to the report, the blue ribbon will have the words #with refugees written on it.
15:30 CST: The red carpet has officially begun
Celebrities are already arriving on the red carpet at the 94th Academy Awards.
12:26 PM: CST: Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes are hosting the 2022 Oscars
the 94th Academy Awards is hosted by Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall. For the first time since 2018, the Oscars will be hosted by a presenter meeting.
11:20 CST: How did the Oscar get its name?
Who hasn’t wondered where the famous Oscar statuette got its name from? Everyone knows it’s the most prestigious film award, but why Oscar? The origin of the statuette’s name is unknown and has never been clarified by the Academy either. However, there are a few theories floating around that could explain this.
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11:00 CST: Who are this year’s nominees?
If you still don’t know who this year’s nominees are, take a quick look at our article and start making your predictions!
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10:30am CST: The Red Carpet Show is back for the 2022 Oscars
For the first time in two years, the Academy Awards will roll out the red carpet at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater for what the film academy hopes will be a return to normalcy at the Oscars.
If you want to watch live, don’t miss it all details here.
10:20 CST: Where and when to watch the 2022 Oscars
Tonight is the night we celebrate de 94th Academy Awards. If you still don’t know when and where to watch, we’ve got all the details right here.
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9:30 am CST: Lin-Manuel Miranda could skip the ceremony due to his wife’s Covid diagnosis
It is possible that at least one Oscar will not be accepted in person: Lin Manuel Miranda, one of the biggest contenders in the best original song category, has announced he will not be attending the ceremony due to his wife’s Covid diagnosis.
09:20 CST: Sean Penn: I’ll smell my Oscars if Academy doesn’t let Zelensky have his say
Sean Pennwho was making a documentary about the plight of refugees in Ukraine and Poland, threatened to publicly melt down his Oscar statuettes if he did Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences refused to give President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy a platform at the event on Sunday evening.
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