The 95th Academy Awards, the grandest spectacle of the film world, will take place on Sunday, March 12th at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. This much-awaited event, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is considered the most prestigious and venerable award ceremony in the industry.
Oscar voting starts today! ✨ which nominee do you want to see become a winner? pic.twitter.com/7k2LuUA0oQ
— Oscars Central (@oscars_central) March 2, 2023
The Academy comprises over 10,000 members, who play an instrumental role in the selection of nominees and eventual winners. These members vote for nominees in their respective fields, such as actors for the acting categories and film editors for the editing category. However, the best picture category is open to all members, while the International Feature Film and Animated Feature Film categories have different rules.
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Voting for the final round of the Oscars 2023 will commence on March 2nd at 12:00 pm EST and conclude on March 7th at 08:00 pm EST. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) tabulates the ballots before the nominations are made public, and after the nominees are announced, the final voting takes place, which is open to all members. The results of the final voting are kept confidential until the envelopes are opened on stage during the Oscars telecast. Both nomination and final voting are conducted online.
Where to watch the 95th Academy Awards
The Oscars 2023 ceremony will showcase all 23 categories and will be broadcast live on ABC, ABC.com, ABC app, Hulu Live TV, and YouTubeTV. The Academy had announced eight categories off the air in 2022 to keep the show within a time limit, but after receiving criticism, the winners of all categories will be announced live during the 2023 ceremony.
Oscar Voting commences from today (2nd – 7th March)
What’s the one win you want to see happen more than anything on #Oscars night?
Mine: Brendan Fraser wins Best Actor pic.twitter.com/7niSg0wwhE
— Luke Hearfield (@LukeHearfield) March 2, 2023
Jimmy Kimmel will grace the stage as the host of the ceremony for the third time, making the event all the more exciting for his fans. The glitz and glamour of Hollywood will be on full display at the Dolby Theatre, and it promises to be an unforgettable night for the film fraternity.
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In conclusion, the Oscars 2023 is a grand celebration of the film industry’s finest achievements, with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the forefront of recognizing and awarding excellence in cinema. With the world watching, the 95th Academy Awards promises to be a night to remember.
