The 97th Academy Awards: Predictions and Live Coverage from The Moviegoers Society

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The biggest night in cinema is here as the 97th Academy Awards take center stage at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood. Hosted by Emmy-winning comedian Conan O’Brien, this year’s Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed in over 200 territories worldwide.

Fans can tune in at the new official start time of 7:00 p.m. EDT / 4:00 p.m. PDT / 11:00 p.m. GMT / 7:00 a.m. CST to watch the ceremony unfold. Viewers can watch for free on their local ABC station, stream it live on Hulu for the first time, or subscribe to services such as Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV, many of which offer free trials.

Live Predictions on The Moviegoers Society

As the film industry’s most prestigious awards are handed out, Drew and Sean from The Moviegoers Society will be streaming live once the show ends with their reactions and analysis on the Nerdtropolis YouTube channel. They have made their official predictions for this year’s top Academy Awards categories:

Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

• Drew’s Prediction: Conclave
• Sean’s Prediction: Conclave

Best Writing (Original Screenplay)

• Drew’s Prediction: Anora
• Sean’s Prediction: The Brutalist

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

• Drew’s Prediction: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
• Sean’s Prediction: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

• Drew’s Prediction: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
• Sean’s Prediction: Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

• Drew’s Prediction: Demi Moore (The Substance)
• Sean’s Prediction: Demi Moore (The Substance)

Best Actor in a Leading Role

• Drew’s Prediction: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
• Sean’s Prediction: Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)

Best Directing

• Drew’s Prediction: Sean Baker (Anora)
• Sean’s Prediction: Brady Corbet (The Brutalist)

Best Picture

• Drew’s Prediction: Anora
• Sean’s Prediction: A Complete Unknown

Join The Moviegoers Society live on the Nerdtropolis YouTube channel as they break down every win, upset, and historic moment. Who will take home the coveted golden statuette? Tune in to find out!

See the full list of nominees here.

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