Oscar making way for another live awards show in 2026. achievements at the casting will be part of the 98th Academy Awards in March, the academy told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
This brings the total number of awards for the Oscars broadcast on March 15 to 24, where, among others, statuettes will be awarded for best film, best actor and actress.
board of governors The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the addition of the new award last year, although it was not confirmed whether it would be part of the official broadcast. Not counting the short-lived ones” popular movie Oscar which never happened, the addition of the casting prize marked the first time the academy had added a category since the Best Animated Feature category was created in 2001. Earlier this year, the organization also announced plans to add a Best Animated Feature category. Stunt Design Awardstarting with the 100th Academy Awards in 2028.
Members of the casting director team will help narrow down the shortlisted films to 10. several other categories uses including documentaries, international films, make-up & hair, music, song, sound, visuals and three categories of short films. The shortlists will be announced on December 16th and the final nominees will be announced on January 22nd.
Conan O'Brien has already agreed to host the 98th ceremony, which will air live on ABC on March 15 at 7:00 pm ET.
