Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 2024 Oscars will broadcast live on Al Thaqafeya on Sunday 10 March from 11:30 pm KSA.
Al Thaqafeyah, the premier Saudi cultural channel, has announced its official appointment as the exclusive broadcaster for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the upcoming 96th Oscars.
Scheduled to take place at Hollywood’s renowned Dolby Theatre this March, the 96th Oscars, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, promises to be a night of glamour and celebration, honouring the finest achievements in cinema from the year 2023. From performances to exceptional craftsmanship in various categories such as acting, music, and directing, the event is poised to captivate audiences worldwide.
Viewers across the MENA region can catch all the action live on Al Thaqafeyah starting from 11:30 pm KSA on Sunday, March 10. Leading the proceedings for the fourth time is the US television host and comedian, Jimmy Kimmel, with production helmed by Raj Kapoor, Molly McNearney, and Katy Mullan.
Among the most nominated films, Oppenheimer leads the pack with 13 nominations, followed closely by Poor Things with 11 nods and Killers of the Flower Moon with 10 nominations.
The Best Picture category boasts a diverse array of outstanding productions, including American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Maestro, Past Lives, and The Zone of Interest.
This year’s Oscars bring several groundbreaking moments, such as Lily Gladstone’s historic nomination for Actress in a Leading Role in Killers of the Flower Moon, marking her as the first Indigenous American actress to be recognised by the Academy. Meanwhile, industry legend Martin Scorsese, at the age of 81, earns his tenth nomination for Directing.
Composer John Williams continues to make history with his 54th nomination, extending his record for the most Oscar nominations by a living person. Additionally, 10 actors receive their first-ever Academy Award nominations, including Emily Blunt, Danielle Brooks, and Jeffrey Wright.
Furthermore, the 96th Oscars signal a significant milestone as three female directors see their films nominated for Best Picture in the same year.
Al Thaqafeyah’s exclusive broadcast of the 2024 Oscars across the MENA region promises to bring the glitz and glamour of one of the film industry’s most anticipated nights directly to viewers’ living rooms. Audiences can tune in to Al Thaqafeyah via free-to-air television and online through Shahid, the Arabic streaming platform by MBC Group.
