Following the Golden Globes, the Oscars 2020, formally known as The 92nd annual Academy Awards ceremony, is the most important awards ceremony in film and entertainment, bringing together the biggest stars from around the world as well as spectacular red carpet fashion. Ahead of the blockbuster event, we’ve gathered all of the important information to know about, including where to watch the ceremony and who the nominees are.
Gemma Chan wearing Valentino on the Oscars 2019 red carpet
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When does the Oscars 2020 start?
The awards ceremony officially starts at 8pm Pacific Standard Time on Sunday, February 9 (Monday, February 10 at 9am Hong Kong time).
Red carpet coverage typically begins two hours before the ceremony at 6pm Pacific Standard Time on Sunday, February 9 (Monday, February 10 at 7am Hong Kong time).
Charlize Theron wearing Dior at the Oscars 2019 red carpet
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Where will the Oscars 2020 be hosted?
The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, where the Oscars have been hosted every year since 2002.
Where can I watch the Oscars 2020 around the world?
Hong Kong will broadcast the Oscars 2020 on Pearl Channel and TVB. Those in the US can stream it on abc.com and various platforms.
The Oscars will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide — head to the Oscars’ official website to find your location.
Who will host the Oscars 2020?
Like last year, there will be no host for the Oscars 2020. Last year was the first time in 30 years that the Oscars went without a host after original booking Kevin Hart stepped down following a homophobic Tweet he posted nearly a decade ago resurfaced. Instead, the 2019 ceremony was helmed by guest presenters who appeared to announce each award.
Who is performing at the Oscars 2020?
The performers haven’t been officially announced yet, but we expect to see performances from the Best Original Song nominees. This year’s contenders are:
Randy Newman, “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” — Toy Story 4
Elton John, Taron Egerton, “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” — Rocketman
Chrissy Metz, “I’m Standing With You” — Breakthrough
Idina Menzel, AURORA, “Into the Unknown” — Frozen II
Cynthia Erivo, “Stand Up” — Harriet
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper onstage performing "Shallow" from A Star Is Born at the Oscars 2019
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Who are the Oscars 2020 nominees?
The full list of nominees was announced on January 13, 2020 with Tod Phillips’ Joker picking up the most nominations at 11, including Best Film and Best Actor. Other top contenders include Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood and Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman with 10 nominations each, followed by Little Women, Parasite, and Jojo Rabbit with 6 nominations each.
The full Oscars 2020 nominations list below:
Best Picture:
Ford v Ferrari
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Little Women
Marriage Story
1917
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Parasite
Lead Actor:
Antonio Banderas, Pain and Glory
Leonardo DiCaprio, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Adam Driver, Marriage Story
Joaquin Phoenix, Joker
Jonathan Pryce, The Two Popes
Lead Actress:
Cynthia Erivo, Harriet
Scarlett Johansson, Marriage Story
Saoirse Ronan, Little Women
Charlize Theron, Bombshell
Renee Zellweger, Judy
Olivia Colman accepting the Actress in a Leading Role award for The Favourite onstage during the Oscars 2019
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Supporting Actor:
Tom Hanks, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Anthony Hopkins, The Two Popes
Al Pacino, The Irishman
Joe Pesci, The Irishman
Brad Pitt, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Supporting Actress:
Kathy Bates, Richard Jewell
Laura Dern, Marriage Story
Scarlett Johannson, Jojo Rabbit
Florence Pugh, Little Women
Margot Robbie, Bombshell
Director:
Martin Scorsese, The Irishman
Todd Phillips, Joker
Sam Mendes, 1917
Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Bong Joon Ho, Parasite
Animated Feature:
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
I Lost My Body
Klaus
Missing Link
Toy Story 4
Animated Short:
Dcera
Hair Love
Kitbull
Memorable
Sister
Adapted Screenplay:
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Just Mercy
Little Women
The Two Popes
Original Screenplay:
Knives Out
Marriage Story
1917
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Parasite
Cinematography:
The Irishman
Joker
The Lighthouse
1917
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Best Documentary Feature:
American Factory
The Cave
The Edge of Democracy
For Sama
Honeyland
Best Documentary Short Subject:
In the Absence
Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone
Life Overtakes Me
St. Louis Superman
Walk Run Cha-Cha
Best Live Action Short Film:
Brotherhood
Nefta Football Club
The Neighbors’ Window
Saria
A Sister
Best Foreign Language Film:
Corpus Christi
Honeyland
Les Miserables
Pain and Glory
Parasite
Film Editing:
Ford v Ferrari
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Parasite
Sound Editing:
Ford v Ferrari
Joker
1917
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Star Wars: The Rise of SkyWalker
Sound Mixing:
Ad Astra
Ford v Ferrari
Joker
1917
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Production Design:
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
1917
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Parasite
Original Score:
Joker
Little Women
Marriage Story
1917
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
The King
Original Song:
“I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away,” Toy Story 4
“I’m Gonna Love Me Again,” Rocketman
“I’m Standing With You,” Breakthrough
“Into the Unknown,” Frozen 2
“Stand Up,” Harriet
Makeup and Hair:
Bombshell
Joker
Judy
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
1917
Costume Design:
The Irishman
Jojo Rabbit
Joker
Little Women
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Visual Effects:
Avengers Endgame
The Irishman
1917
The Lion King
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
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