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Jennifer Davidson has been promoted to the newly expanded role of Chief Marketing, Communications and Content Officer for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, announced today by Academy CEO Bill Kramer, to whom she will continue to report.

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The Oscars® executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan today announced members of their production team for the 98th Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien and airing live on ABC and streamed live on Hulu on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

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British comedian, broadcaster and producer Amelia Dimoldenberg will return as the 98th Oscars® Social Media Ambassador and Red Carpet Correspondent, having previously served in this role for the 96th and 97th Oscars seasons. In this capacity, she will participate in multiple key events throughout the awards season, culminating in interviews with nominees and talent on the Oscars red carpet for the third consecutive year. The Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

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Oscars Season at the Academy Museum

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announces Oscars® Season at the Academy Museum, running now through March 22. This season of public programming invites audiences to celebrate the 98th Oscars and immerse themselves in Academy Awards® history through rich, expansive, and one-of-a-kind Oscar-centered events and activities.

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Oscar®-nominated actor Danielle Brooks and actor Lewis Pullman announced the 98th Oscars® nominations today (Thursday, January 22, 2026), live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills via a global livestream on Oscars.org, Oscar.com and the Academy’s digital platforms, ABC’s Good Morning America and ABC News Live, Disney+, Hulu, broadcast media and an international satellite feed.

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Academy Collection 2026

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the newest acquisitions to its expansive Academy Collection, the largest film-related collection in the world, comprising more than 52 million items. The Academy, through its Academy Foundation, is a global leader in the conservation, preservation, and exhibition of film-related objects and materials.

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Three hundred seventeen feature films are eligible for the 98th Academy Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today. There are 201 feature films eligible for consideration in the Best Picture category, which has additional eligibility requirements beyond those for general entry. 

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars®, beginning in 2029 with the 101st Oscars ceremony and running through 2033.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards®: Animated Short Film, Casting, Cinematography, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, International Feature Film, Live Action Short Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, Music (Original Score), Music (Original Song), Sound and Visual Effects.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced feature films eligible for consideration in the Animated Feature Film, Documentary Feature Film and International Feature Film categories for the 98th Academy Awards®. Complete 98th Academy Awards rules can be found at Oscars.org/rules.