The '97th Academy Awards,' which will be exclusively broadcast live on OCN on March 3 (2 p.m. ET on March 2), has announced its lineup for congratulatory performances, drawing significant attention. With Blackpink's Lisa set to perform on the Academy stage as the first K-pop artist, excitement and delight are growing. Viewing points ahead of the 97th Academy Awards will be disclosed.
#1. Is the presenter lineup this impressive? Super VIP presenter list!
& Hollywood's top stars all together! Glamorous guest lineup as well
Ahead of the 97th Academy Awards on March 3, the list of presenters has been revealed. Among them are previous Academy Award winners Cillian Murphy (Best Actor), Emma Stone (Best Actress), Robert Downey Jr. (Best Supporting Actor), and DaVine Joy Randolph (Best Supporting Actress). Additionally, former Academy Award winners Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Whoopi Goldberg, and child actors Elle Fanning, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, and comedian Bowen Yang, a former writer for SNL, will enhance the Academy's prestige.
The glamorous nominee list also stands out. Hollywood stars such as Timothée Chalamet, known for 'Dune: Part 2' and 'Complete Unknown,' Ariana Grande from 'Wicked,' Demi Moore who showed exceptional acting transformation in 'Substance,' and Zoe Saldana, famous for franchises like 'Avatar,' 'Avengers,' and 'Star Trek,' are all nominated for various awards, catching the attention of viewers. There's also curiosity surrounding whether Adrien Brody, who won Best Actor at the 75th Academy Awards for 'The Pianist,' will win again, or if Timothée Chalamet, nominated for the second time after 'Call Me by Your Name,' will establish a new Oscar career.
#2. Popcorn time! Conan O'Brien's first Oscar outing &
Blackpink's Lisa, Doja Cat, RAY, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Queen Latifah's congratulatory stage!
The 97th Academy Awards will be hosted by the globally popular American comedian Conan O'Brien. This year's Academy Awards mark Conan O'Brien's first time hosting the event, drawing even greater attention. The synergy between Conan O'Brien's signature cheerful dialogue and intellectual humor with the highly talked-about 97th Academy Awards is anticipated, leading to memorable moments. Notably, during his 2016 visit to South Korea with actor Steven Yeun for 'Conan Show,' O'Brien gained a lot of recognition among Korean viewers, making his debut as an Oscar host one of the viewing points for this year's ceremony.
At the 94th Academy Awards, Youn Yuh-jung created a heartwarming moment by signing for Troy Kotsur, the deaf actor from the film 'CODA,' while the 96th Academy Awards featured John Cena's unconventional outfit presentation, both garnering significant reactions. This year, the presenters include A-list stars like Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Penélope Cruz, and Emma Stone, generating expectations for their delightful and witty presentations.
Additionally, Blackpink's Lisa, Doja Cat, RAY, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Queen Latifah, and the LA Master Chorale have confirmed their participation in the congratulatory performances at the Academy Awards, receiving an explosive response. Especially, Blackpink's Lisa is drawing attention as the first K-pop artist to perform at the Academy Awards. According to a report from the Academy on January 22, the nominee performances for Best Original Song will focus on the composers rather than live performances, showcasing their exceptional artistry and the process of creating their songs, heightening anticipation for this new type of performance.
#3. Ah Hyun-mo, Kim Tae-hoon, and Lee Kyung-mi's perfect chemistry as three MCs!
& The introduction of a real-time AI translation service by a domestic broadcaster for more vivid live coverage!
The change in the MC lineup for the 97th Academy Awards broadcast is noticeable. Translator and broadcaster Ahn Hyun-mo, who has hosted the live broadcast since the 91st Academy Awards in 2019, remains steadfast in her role this year, alongside pop columnist Kim Tae-hoon, a frequent collaborator at the Academy Awards. Their combination is expected to deliver an exceptional broadcast again this year. Additionally, director Lee Kyung-mi, known for her work in 'Health Teacher Ahn Eun-young,' 'No Secrets,' and 'Miss Hong Dang-mu,' has joined the team, which drew attention. Lee, known for depicting non-stereotypical female characters such as Ahn Eun-young in 'Health Teacher Ahn Eun-young,' Kim Yeon-hong in 'No Secrets,' and Yang Mi-sook in 'Miss Hong Dang-mu,' will greatly contribute to the commentary of this year's Academy Awards, where films portraying diverse female characters like 'Substance,' 'Wicked,' and 'Anora' are numerous.
Furthermore, to convey the enjoyment and emotion of the awards ceremony in real-time to viewers, OCN will be the first domestic broadcaster to introduce real-time translation technology utilizing an artificial intelligence platform for the live broadcast of the 97th Academy Awards. Advanced speech-to-text (STT) technology developed by global AI translation subtitle solution company XL8 will be applied, and the live streaming company Streaming Korea will oversee the on-site operation of the solution to enhance its accuracy. It is expected that viewers will feel the real excitement of the awards ceremony more vividly.
Meanwhile, OCN announced via its official social media accounts that it will hold a major award prediction event. The event, running from February 20 to February 27, invites participants to predict the winners or nominated works in four categories: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Director, with a chance to win exciting prizes through a draw. With high-profile films like 'Substance,' 'Dune: Part 2,' and 'Wicked' prominently featured in the 97th Academy Awards live broadcast, prospective viewers and film fans are eagerly looking forward to this additional point of interest. Detailed information regarding the event can be found on OCN's official social media.
The live broadcast of the '97th Academy Awards' will be exclusively aired on OCN on March 3 at 9 a.m., and will also be available for real-time viewing on the OCN channel within TVING.
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