How to watch the Academy Awards 2024 Oscar nominees with New England ties
The biggest night in Hollywood returns Sunday as the Academy Awards take over the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
In a year where “Barbenheimer” dominated the summer box office, “Killers of the Flower Moon” brought the true story of the Osage Nation to the big screen, and two Massachusettsbased movies received best picture nods, there are plenty of great films to commemorate this season.
Here’s how to watch the 2024 Oscars.
What time are the Oscars on?
The Academy is switching things up this year, beginning the ceremony at 7 p.m. as opposed to the usual 8 p.m. start time. The event’s red carpet show will begin at 6:30 p.m. on ABC, hosted by Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough.
Where can I watch?
Both the red carpet show and the ceremony will be broadcast on ABC. Viewers can also catch the telecast live or on demand for a limited time on ABC.com or the ABC app.
Who’s hosting the show?
For the fourth time and the second year in a row, Jimmy Kimmel will be the master of ceremonies at the Academy Awards. He previously hosted in 2017, 2018, and 2023. Kimmel also boasts the title of longest-running current talk show host, with his late-night show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” airing on ABC since 2003.
Who are the presenters?
The star-studded list of presenters announced by the Academy includes the likes of Sally Field, Melissa McCarthy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ariana Grande, and Matthew McConaughey.
Four of the announced presenters are up for awards themselves. America Ferrera and Ryan Gosling are both nominated for their roles in “Barbie,” in the categories of supporting actress and actor, respectively. Emily Blunt is also nominated for best supporting actress in “Oppenheimer.” Steven Spielberg, who produced “Maestro,” is up for best picture.
What movies and actors are nominated?
“Oppenheimer” paces the field with 13 nominations, including best picture, and has a chance to become the most decorated film in Oscar history. The current record for most wins by a film is a three-way tie (“Titanic,” “Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” “Ben-Hur”) with 11. “Poor Things” follows the atomic bomb creator biopic with 11 nominations, while “Killers of the Flower Moon” has 10 and “Barbie” has eight.
The best picture race is between the four aforementioned movies as well as “American Fiction,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” “The Holdovers,” “Maestro,” “Past Lives,” and “The Zone of Interest.”
Both best actor and actress are also heated categories. The favorites appear to be Cillian Murphy for “Oppenheimer” and Lily Gladstone for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” though Globe film critic Odie Henderson could also envision a world where Gladstone gets upset.
New England is well-represented at the ceremony in the form of “American Fiction” and “The Holdovers.” The films, which take place in New England, each have five nominations. Da’Vine Joy Randolph appears to be the frontrunner in the supporting actress category for her role in “The Holdovers.”
Who will perform?
In between awards, viewers will be treated to live renditions of all the original song nominees. Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, who took home the 2022 Oscar for their James Bond theme “No Time To Die,” are once again nominated and performing at this year’s awards. They are nominated for “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie.”
Other performers include Becky G, Jon Batiste, Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson, and Scott George and the Osage Singers. HENRY BOVA
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While Bay State actors like Ben Affleck and Mark Wahlberg aren’t up for Oscars gold this weekend, there are several films and stars with ties to New England nominated this year — including a pair of best picture contenders that were filmed in Massachusetts.
Here are nominees with local connections at the 2024 Oscars.
‘20 Days in Mariupol’
“Frontline,” produced by GBH in Boston, teamed up with the Associated Press for “20 Days in Mariupol,” the Oscar-nominated documentary about the early days of the war in Ukraine. The film, directed by Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov, is up for best documentary feature.
‘American Fiction’
Amherst alum Jeffrey Wright stars as a writer-professor whose world gets turned upside down after his satirical book finds unexpected success in “American Fiction.” Director and writer Cord Jefferson’s comedy drama, set and filmed in Boston, is nominated in five categories, including best picture and a best actor nod for Wright.
‘Barbie’
Barbieland isn’t exactly a New England destination, but last summer’s biggest blockbuster does have a small connection to the region. “Barbie,” which earned eight Oscar nominations (although star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig were snubbed), features a small cameo appearance by West Newbury native John Cena, who plays Kenmaid, a mermaid version of Ken.
‘The Holdovers’
“The Holdovers” brought 1970s Massachusetts to the big screen with its poignant tale about a curmudgeonly teacher (Paul Giamatti) who must watch over a boarding school misfit (Dominic Sessa) during the holidays. Director Alexander Payne’s film, set and filmed in the Bay State, is nominated in five categories, including best picture. Giamatti is also up for best actor, while the movie’s breakout star Da’Vine Joy Randolph is a likely shoo-in to win best supporting actress.
‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” is probably not the first film that comes to mind when thinking about this year’s Oscar contenders, but Harrison Ford’s latest Indy action flick did earn a nomination. The movie scored a nod for composer and former Boston Pops conductor John Williams, who is up for best original score. Williams, whose family hails from New England, has earned more than 50 Academy Award nominations throughout his decades-long career, and has won five times, including best original score in 1976 for “Jaws.”
‘Maestro’
Bradley Cooper directed and stars in “Maestro,” Netflix’s biopic about Lawrenceborn music icon Leonard Bernstein. The film, which includes scenes at Tanglewood in Lenox, is nominated in seven categories, including best picture. Carey Mulligan is also up for best actress for her portrayal of Bernstein’s wife, the noted actress Felicia Montealegre.
‘Nyad’
Cape Cod native and screenwriter Julia Cox penned “Nyad,” Netflix’s biopic on Diana Nyad’s attempts to swim the Straits of Florida. The film picked up two Oscar nominations this year, including a best actress nod for Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year Annette Bening’s portrayal of the famed swimmer. Meanwhile, costar Jodie Foster is up for best supporting actress.
“Oppenheimer,” the juggernaut of this awards season, leads the pack with 13 Oscar nominations this year. Director Christopher Nolan’s biopic on “father of the atomic bomb” J. Robert Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, is up for best picture, best sound, and best cinematography. While Cambridge native Matt Damon didn’t earn a nod for his portrayal of General Leslie Groves, costar Murphy is nominated for best actor, while Robert Downey Jr. is up for best supporting actor.
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” scored a nomination this year for best animated feature. The film features a few surprising cameos with local ties, including a cartoon appearance by Dorchester native and “The Bear” star Ayo Edebiri, who plays a bandmate of Hailee Steinfeld’s Gwen Stacy. Meanwhile, Lexington native Rachel Dratch lends her voice as a school counselor, while Worcester native Denis Leary appears in a live-action flashback of a scene from one of the Andrew Garfield Spider-Man movies.