Let’s be honest, the actual awards are just filler between the fabulous fashion. The pre-show typically starts around 6:30 PM Eastern on ABC, but sometimes it feels like it starts two days earlier if you count the online gossip. The official pre-show, “Countdown to the Red Carpet,” is your ticket to see who wore what and who borrowed diamonds worth more than your house. It’s on the same channel, so keep that remote ready.
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Pro tip: Do not switch to a cooking show during the pre-show. You’ll miss the moment some star says the word “empowering” while wearing a dress that looks like a chandelier. Also, you’ll be hungry. Bad combo.
International Fans, I See You
If you’re reading this from London, Sydney, or a remote island where Wi-Fi is brought in by dolphin, the Academy Awards are broadcast locally in over 200 countries. In the UK, that’s usually Sky Cinema or ITV. In Australia, check Channel 7 or Stan. Basically, type “Oscars near me” into the internet and pray your data plan survives. Just remember: if it’s 3 AM where you are, you’re a true fan. Or possibly a vampire. Either way, applause.
