Channel OCN will exclusively broadcast live on TV the 98th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Monday, March 16, at 8 a.m. (March 15 at 7 p.m. local time in the U.S.).
This 98th Academy Awards features works that combine outstanding artistry and buzz, including Sinus: Sinners, which set a new record for the most nominations in history, One Battle After Another, Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, Bugonia, and K-pop Demon Hunters, raising even greater interest in this year's award results.
Among them, attention is focused on the award results for Ryan Coogler's Sinus: Sinners, which was nominated in 16 categories including best picture, best director, lead and supporting acting, and best original screenplay, breaking the previous record of 14 nominations held by Eve's Everything and Titanic after 28 years and emerging as the most nominated film in history.
Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, which won six awards at the British Academy Film Awards and received 13 nominations, is also considered a strong contender, setting up a fierce two-way competition. Following closely are Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein with nine nominations, Joshua Safdie's Marty Supreme, Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value, and Chloé Zhao's Hamnet with eight nominations, among other works that combine outstanding artistry and buzz, forecasting a more competitive Oscar race than ever.
Notably, the rise of K-content is also drawing attention at this 98th Academy Awards. Bugonia, a Hollywood remake of Jang Joon-hwan's 2003 film Save the Green Planet starring Shin Ha Kyun and a CJ ENM-planned and produced global project that drew attention, is nominated for best picture, best actress, best original score and best adapted screenplay, concentrating interest from domestic film fans and industry figures.
In addition, K-pop Demon Hunters, which achieved a global phenomenon while sweeping box office and various film festival awards, was also nominated for best animated feature and best original song, becoming the first K-pop to be nominated for an Academy Award. Along with other nominees such as Sinus: Sinners' I Lied To You, the results for Golden and the Academy Award for best original song stage will attract the attention of KDH fans around the world.
The 98th Academy Awards will be hosted again by American comedian Conan O'Brien, following the 97th. At the last awards ceremony he drew strong reactions not only for his uniquely cheerful and witty banter but also for bold performances such as a parody of Substence, raising curiosity about his role at this year's ceremony. Film critic Lee Dong-jin, broadcaster and interpreter An Hyun-mo, and pop columnist Kim Tae-hoon have been confirmed as MCs for OCN's exclusive live broadcast. The three, who have long worked together on live commentary for the Academy Awards, are expected to deliver a polished presentation and perfect chemistry.
The 98th Academy Awards, the greatest film festival drawing intense interest with K-content nominations and candidates and works expected to face a fiercer contest than ever, will be exclusively broadcast live on domestic TV by Channel OCN at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 16. It will also be available to watch live on the OCN channel within TVING.
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