Oscars 2025 Highlights: Anora Wins Best Picture, Mikey Madison & Adrien Brody Claim Top Acting Honours
The 97th Academy Awards has begun and for cinema lovers in India, the prestigious ceremony is being broadcast live on Star Movies and JioHotstar.
Background
The 97th Academy Awards has begun and for cinema lovers in India, the prestigious ceremony is being broadcast live on Star Movies and JioHotstar. The Oscars will also stream for the first time on Hulu. The ceremony will also air live in more than 200 territories worldwide, as per the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Who are presenting at the Oscars 2025 Ceremony?
Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Margaret Qualley, Zoe Saldana, Rachel Zegler, Samuel L, Jackson, Dave Bautista, Harrison Ford, and Alba Rohrwacher will be joining the list of presenters this year. However, Harrison Ford stepped out after being diagnosed with shingles.
Other presenters include Penélope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downey Jr., Elle Fanning, Lily-Rose Depp, Sterling K. Brown, Whoopi Goldberg, Goldie Hawn, Selena Gomez, Joe Alwyn, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, Cillian Murphy, Ben Stiller, Emma Stone, Bowen Yang, Oprah Winfrey and others will be presenting at the ceremony.
What to expect from Oscars 2025
For the first time, comedian and former late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien takes on the role of Oscar host. The Emmy-winning entertainer is expected to bring his signature wit and humour to the event, making it a night to remember for film lovers worldwide.
One of the ceremony’s most anticipated moments will be a tribute to the legendary Quincy Jones, led by rapper and singer Queen Latifah. The star-studded event will also feature musical performances from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who will present a special Wicked medley. In addition, Blackpink’s Lisa—who is currently making waves with her role in ‘The White Lotus’—will perform, alongside Doja Cat and British singer-songwriter Raye.
Oscas 2025 nominations
This year’s Oscar nominations, unveiled in January, were slightly delayed due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which led to tragic loss of life and significant property damage.
Among this year’s top contenders, Jacques Audiard’s Spanish-language, French-produced film 'Emilia Perez' leads the pack with an impressive 13 nominations. Close behind are 'Wicked' and 'The Brutalist,' each securing 10 nods. Other notable films in the race include 'Conclave' and 'A Complete Unknown' with eight nominations each, as well as 'Anora,' which has garnered six nominations.
Among the top contenders for Best Actor is Timothée Chalamet, recognised for his remarkable transformation into Bob Dylan in ‘A Complete Unknown’. He will compete against Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), and Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice). Notably, Brody remains the youngest winner in the category’s history, having won at age 29 for The Pianist in 2003.
With an exciting lineup of performances, fierce competition among nominees, and a tribute to a music legend, the 97th Academy Awards promises to be a night to remember for film aficionados worldwide.
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