How to Watch the Oscars in 2023
To say the least, the Oscars in 2022 were historic: CODA, the life-affirming film released by Apple TV+, became the first film released by a streaming service to win best picture; its raucous star Troy Kotsur became the first deaf man to win an acting Oscar; West Side Story’s Ariana DeBose became the first openly queer woman of colour to win best supporting actress; and, before winning best actor, Will Smith was involved in a jaw-dropping viral moment that will be remembered for decades. So, what exactly will the 2023 ceremony entail? Here’s what we know so far.
When will the Oscars be held in 2023?
The 95th Academy Awards will take place on March 12, 2023.
How can I watch the Oscars in 2023?
The Oscars ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET, as well as on streaming services such as Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, and FuboTV. Tune in to E! at 5:00 p.m. Eastern for red carpet arrivals.
Where will the Oscars be held in 2023?
As a result of the pandemic, the ceremony was moved to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles in 2021 to make room for physically separated seating. Then, last year, it returned to the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center, where it had been since 2002. The event in 2023 will take place in the same location, though the venue has since been renamed Ovation Hollywood.
Who will host the Oscars in 2023?
Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes shared hosting duties for the 2022 Oscars after three years of hostless ceremonies, with mixed results. Jimmy Kimmel, who oversaw proceedings in 2017 and 2018, will take over again this time. Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway incorrectly announced La La Land as the Best Picture winner during his first hosting stint, before the statuette was rightfully handed to the producers of Moonlight. The comedian and talk show host will undoubtedly be keen to avoid similar gaffes in the future. “Being invited to host the Oscars for the third time is either a great honour or a trap,” Kimmel joked in a statement accompanying the November 7, 2022 announcement. “In any case, I am grateful to the Academy for asking me so soon after everyone else said no.”
Who will perform at the Oscars in 2023?
On February 23, CNN confirmed that Rihanna will follow up her Super Bowl halftime performance with an Oscar night performance of “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Other nominated songs include “Applause” (from Tell It Like a Woman), “Naatu Naatu” (RRR), and “This Is a Life” (Everything Everywhere All at Once). The one contender we won’t be able to hear live? “Hold My Hand” from Top Gun: Maverick; Variety reports that Lady Gaga told producers that she “won’t have time to prepare a musical number because she’s shooting Warner Bros.’ DC sequel Joker: Folie à Deux with Joaquin Phoenix.”
Who will present at the Oscars in 2023?
The following celebrities will be on hand to present awards on Sunday night: Halle Berry, Paul Dano, Cara Delevingne, Harrison Ford, Mindy Kaling, Eva Longoria, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kate Hudson, Andie MacDowell, Elizabeth Olsen, Pedro Pascal, John Travolta, Dwayne Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Jonathan Majors, Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Elizabeth Banks
What will the Oscars ceremony look like in 2023?
So far, little is known about the ceremony’s format or the order of events on the night. However, we do know that, unlike in 2022, all 23 categories will be included in the 2023 live telecast, thanks to a report in Variety on November 29. (Last year, eight categories—editing, production design, make-up and hairstyling, original score, sound, live action short, documentary short, and animated short—were presented off-air, with highlights then edited into the show, causing outrage in the industry.) The news was confirmed to the publication by Bill Kramer, the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who added: “We are committed to having a show that celebrates the artisans, the arts and sciences and the collaborative nature of moviemaking. This is very much the Academy’s mission, and I am very hopeful that we can do a show that celebrates all aspects of filmmaking in an entertaining and engaging way.”
What about the rest of the show? “All I’ll say right now is that our 95th Oscars anniversary is extremely important to us,” he said. “I think it establishes a really interesting rhythm for our 100th. This is displayed in the museum. I believe we can honour our history while also bringing the Academy into the future, and the show will reflect that.”
