Today is the big day! It’s March 27, which means the 94th Academy Awards or as everyone calls them, the Oscars, are just hours away. After months of film festivals and campaign events, as well as a few Omicron delays and another round of campaign events, this year’s nominees are ready to celebrate at the Dolby Theater, assuming that some of the controversies surrounding this year’s show don’t get in the way.
We are ready to bring you everything surrounding this year’s ceremony, so keep on coming back for the latest updates, controversies and news surrounding the biggest award ceremony for movies in the world.
‘Dune’ is the big winner of the technical awards.
We got two winners of Oscars that won’t be given on the stage. ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ wins Best Makeup and ‘Dune’ wins Best Production Design. Earlier, ‘Dune’ also won Best Sound, Best Original Score and Best Film Editing.
18:45 CST: We are 15 minutes away from the ceremony.
It’s nearly time for the ceremony to begin at Dolby Theatre, almost everybody is at their seat to enjoy the event.
15:13 CST: Academy Awards to Celebrate The Godfather, James Bond and… Bruno?
It’s the 60th anniversary of the first Bond film and the 50th anniversary of The Godfather, and those milestones will be honored at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday.
And even though Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s hit song from the movie Encanto was not nominated, Luis Fonsi and Becky G will join members of the film’s cast during a performance during the ceremony.
13:18 CST: Guests to Wear Blue Ribbons to Show Support Towards Ukrainian Refugees
According to Showbiz411, this year’s Oscar attendees will wear a blue ribbon in support of Ukraine, which is currently being invaded by Russia. According to the report, the blue ribbon will have the words #withrefugees written on it.
15:30 CST: The Red Carpet has officially started
Celebrities are already arriving at the Red Carpet of the 94th Academy Awards.
12:26: CST: Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes to host 2022 Oscars
The 94th Academy Awards will be hosted by Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer, and Regina Hall. For the first time since 2018, the Oscars will be hosted by an emcee, according to Deadline.
11: 20 CST: How did the Oscar get its name?
Who hasn’t wondered where the famous Oscar statuette gets its name? Everyone knows it’s the most prestigious award in film, but why Oscar? The origin of the statuette’s name is unknown and has never been clarified, even by the Academy. However, some theories have circulated that may explain it.
11:00 CST: Who are this year’s nominees?
If you still don’t know who the nominees are for this year, take a quick look in our article and start making your predictions!
Click here for full nominees list.
10:30 CST: The Red Carpet Show is back at the 2022 Oscars
For the first time in two years, the Academy Awards will roll out the red carpet at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater for what the film academy hopes will be a return to normalcy at the Oscars.
If you want to watch live, don’t miss all the details here.
10:20 CST: Where and when to watch the 2022 Oscars
Tonight is the night we celebrate de 94th Academy Awards. If you still don’t know when and where to watch we have all the details right here.
09:30: CST: Lin-Manuel Miranda might skip ceremony due to his wife’s Covid diagnosis
It’s possible that at least one Oscar will not be accepted in person: Lin-Manuel Miranda, one of the biggest contenders in the category of best original song, has announced that he will not attend the ceremony due to his wife’s Covid diagnosis.
09:20 CST: Sean Penn: I’ll smelt my Oscars if Academy doesn’t let Zelensky speak
Seann Penn, who has been in Ukraine and Poland filming a documentary about the plight of refugees, threatened to publicly melt down his Oscar statuettes if the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences refused to give Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a platform at the event on Sunday night.