Oscars: Big Night for Original Films, New Casting Award

It's March 15th. Let's get into the latest global headlines. Hollywood gears up for the Academy Awards this Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another leads as the favorite for Best Picture.

But Ryan Cougler's Center's holds the record with 16 nominations. Both directors could claim their first Oscar in what many see as a strong night for original big screen films.

The best actor race stays wide open between Michael B. Jordan and Timothy Chalamet, with little else locked in across acting categories.

Conan O'Brien hosts for the second straight year, promising fun amid tough times. Security ramps up higher than usual, just two weeks after the United States started war with Iran.

Tune in live on ABC or stream on Hulu starting at 7pm.

Eastern, with the official red carpet pre-show at 6.30pm on those platforms. E. Kicks off earlier at 4pm and the Associated Press covers arrivals from noon to 3.30pm. Pacific Online.

The article releases from Warner Bros. Look sets a dominate over streaming hits, Bucking recent trends.

The studio faces a huge merger with Paramount Skydance worth $111 billion.

An emotional and memoriam will honor stars like Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Robert Duval.

New this year, a Best Casting Award debuts alongside rules requiring voters to watch every nominee.

Political films tackling immigration and global tensions, take spotlight nods, echoing past Oscars held during Middle East conflicts.

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