After several delays due to the LA wildfires, the Oscar 2025 nominations will fianlly be announced today, January 23. Actors Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott will announce the nominations from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Originally, the nominations were set for January 17 but were postponed twice, first to January 19 and then to January 23.
The delays happened due to the LA wildfires, which caused damage and disrupted the voting process. When and where to watch Oscars 2025 nominations in India The Oscar 2025 nominations will be announced at 7 PM IST. You can watch the announcement live on Disney+ Hotstar.
It will also be streamed on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and the Academy’s social media channels.
In the US, it will be shown on ABC’s Good Morning America. Oscars 2025 to honour Los Angeles amid wildfire crisis The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has shared exciting updates for the upcoming 2025 Oscars ceremony, set to take place on March 2. ALSO READ - 7 Indian films Shortlisted For Oscars 2025: Girls Will Be Girls To Kanguva In light of the ongoing wildfire crisis in California, the Academy plans to pay special tribute to Los Angeles, a city known as the "city of dreams" and the heart of the film industry.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, in a letter sent to its full membership, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang announced, "We will honour Los Angeles as the city of dreams, showcasing its beauty and resilience, as well as its role as a beacon for filmmakers and creative visionaries for over a century." The letter went on to express the Academy's commitment to recognising the strength, creativity, and optimism that have long defined the city and its influence on the global entertainment industry. In addition to this tribute, the Academy announced a notable shift in the structure of the ceremony's music presentations.
This year, the Oscars will "move away" from the traditional live performances of the nominated songs in the Best Original Song category. Instead, the focus will shift to the songwriters themselves, honouring their artistry and creative process. "This year, the best original song category presentation will move away from live performances and will be focused on the songwriters," the letter confirmed.
"We will celebrate their artistry through personal reflections from the teams who bring these songs to life," it included. (With inputs from ANI) Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Hollywood, Entertainment News and around the world..
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Oscars 2025 Nominations: When And Where To Watch LIVE Stream In India
The Oscar 2025 nominations will be announced today. The ceremony will honour Los Angeles amid the wildfire crisis and focus on songwriters instead of live performances.