The 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are shaping up to be a star-studded affair with an impressive lineup of presenters announced for the upcoming event. Some of the notable names set to take the stage include Mahershala Ali, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh, and Zendaya.
In addition to the presenters, the ceremony typically features performances by nominees in the Best Original Song category. However, there seems to be some uncertainty surrounding a potential performance by Ryan Gosling, who received a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his role in 'Barbie.' Gosling expressed his openness to performing his nominated song 'I'm Just Ken' live but mentioned that he had not yet been approached about it.
The Oscars will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the fourth time, with Raj Kapoor serving as the executive producer and showrunner. Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan will also be executive producers for the event. The Academy's CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang expressed their excitement about Kimmel and McNearney's return, highlighting their shared passion for movies and commitment to delivering an engaging show for the global audience.
The 96th Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 10, at 7 p.m. ET. More presenters and performers are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, promising an unforgettable night celebrating the best of the film industry.
