Latest News About Academy Awards

Here are the latest Academy Awards updates I can share:

• The Academy has announced rules and regulations for the 99th Oscars, including awards rules, inclusion standards, and campaign promotional regulations. This helps clarify eligibility and campaigning for the upcoming ceremony. [Oscars.org News, 2026-04-30][1]

• Sofia Carson is slated to host the Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards, with an event tied to recognizing notable achievements in film technology. [Oscars.org News, 2026-04-30][1]

• The Academy is planning its Oscars night events with member and industry viewing experiences in New York, London, and Los Angeles, culminating in the live ABC broadcast and Hulu streaming on a Sunday in March 2026. [Oscars.org News, 2026-04-30][1]

• Coverage from multiple outlets notes ongoing discussions about hosts, nominees, and ceremonies across recent years, including mentions of past hosts and how the ceremony timeline is evolving. For example, reports have covered Conan O’Brien’s involvement in previous public-facing events and the hosting lineup changes over time. [NewsBytes/older coverage, 2026-05-12][4]

• General Oscars coverage continues to surface across entertainment outlets, including live updates on nominations, winners, red carpet, security considerations, and broadcast plans for upcoming ceremonies. [NewsNow aggregation, 2026-05-16][3]

If you’d like, I can pull a tighter snapshot focused on:

• Nominations and predicted favorites for the next ceremony
• Official broadcast dates and hosting lineup
• Key changes to rules or categories for the 99th Oscars

Would you prefer a focus on nominations, ceremony logistics, or regulatory rules? I can also fetch the exact press releases or tabloids you trust. [Oscars.org News, 2026-04-30][1]