Oscars 2020: Date, time, and other details of the 92nd Academy Awards

Academy Awards, also kwn as Oscars, is considered to be among most prominent hour in Hollywood film industry. Given annually by  Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), awards are an international recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements as assessed by Academy's voting membership.

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Oscars 2020 schedule

When and Where

92nd Academy Awards or Oscars 2020 will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET and around 6:30 am IST. Oscars will be helmed at iconic Dolby atre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. place has hosted event for around 18 years w since 2002.

Host

previous year, Kevin Hart was pulled out due to public backlash over some of his older homophobic tweets. Hence, Oscars went without a host for first time in 30 years. Instead, show leaned on its presenters, including Saturday Night Live alums Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, and Amy Poehler, who were on top form, along with Helen Mirren, Samuel L. Jackson, Emilia Clarke and Constance Wu. As per reports, Oscars 2020 will follow last year’s footsteps and will again take place without a host.

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Performances

re are several performances confirmed by Academy on ir official social media handle. This includes a special performance from Billie Eilish who swept Grammy Awards 2020 with winning in all major categories. Janelle Monáe will also have a special performance. This year’s Oscar will bring toger world’s Elsas for Frozen 2, for first time.

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Oscar Presenters

Being one of biggest events in Hollywood, re are several big names that will be presenters. This includes Gal Gadot, Mark Ruffalo, Keanu Reeves, Brie Larson, Tom Hanks, and more.

Joker leads Oscars with 11 minations, followed by Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,  Irishman and 1917 with 10 each. Antonio Banderas, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Driver, Joaquin Phoenix and Jonathan Pryce are competing for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Cynthia Erivo, Scarlett Johansson, Saoirse Ronan, Charlize ron and Renée Zellweger are competing for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

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