Oscars 2025 ceremony set for early curtain call

In a move that has sparked anticipation and excitement among movie enthusiasts worldwide the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that the 97th Academy Awards ceremony in 2025 will be held a week earlier than its predecessorSet to take place on Sunday March 2 2025 this shift marks a notable change in the prestigious eventrsquos calendar as per The Hollywood ReporterNot only is the date changing but the timing of the festivities is also undergoing a modification for the second consecutive yearThe ceremony will commence at 7 pm EST4 pm PST an hour earlier than recent ceremonies promising an earlier dose of glitz glamour and cinematic celebrationABC the longstanding broadcasting partner of the Oscars since 1976 will once again bring the ceremony to millions of viewers across the globe With its extensive reach the broadcast is anticipated to captivate audiences in over 200 countriesAlongside the main event several key dates have been announced for the 20242025 Oscars season offering a glimpse into the extensive preparation and anticipation leading up to the grand nightFrom submission deadlines to nominations announcements the calendar is brimming with activity1 Thursday Nov 14 2024 General entry Best Picture RAISE submission deadline2 Sunday Nov 17 2024 Governors Awards3 Monday Dec 9 2024 Preliminary voting begins at 9 am PT4 Friday Dec 13 2024 Preliminary voting ends at 5 pm PT5 Tuesday Dec 17 2024 Oscars Shortlists Announcement6 Tuesday Dec 31 2024 Eligibility period ends7 Wednesday Jan 8 2025 Nominations voting begins at 9 am PT8 Sunday Jan 12 2025 Nominations voting ends at 5 pm PT9 Friday Jan 17 2025 Oscars Nominations Announcement10 Monday Feb 10 2025 Oscars Nominees Luncheon11 Tuesday Feb 11 2025 Finals voting begins at 9 am PT12 Tuesday Feb 18 2025 Finals voting ends at 5 pm PTIn addition to the main ceremony the Oscars season will also feature the prestigious Scientific and Technical Awards recognising innovations and advancements in the field of filmmaking as per The Hollywood ReporterAs Hollywood gears up for another unforgettable night of celebration anticipation is building for the Oscars 2025 edition promising an earlier start and an abundance of cinematic splendourThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever