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Oscars 2025 is all set to make history. For the first time, one of the biggest nights in the entertainment industry can be streamed digitally. Tune in to Hulu on March 2, 2025, to catch on to all the fun as the biggest celebrities land at the Dolby Theatre.
The traditional cable broadcast is going to continue alongside the OTT platform. Oscars 2025 is scheduled to commence at 6:30 pm ET (5 am in India) through the Red Carpet and lead directly into the main night at 7 pm ET.
Numerous big celebrations are taking on streaming partners lately. Take the Grammys, for instance. The prestigious occasion – airing on CBS – has been streaming on Paramount+ since 2023. There is the Tonys as another example.
Oscars 2025 embraces big changes
The annual Oscars used to start at 8 pm ET. But the earlier starting time for this edition is going to ensure that some fans do not miss major moments from the night. Plus, the OTT streaming option can mean more audiences from across the globe.
For the loyal audience, the addition of Hulu to the scene means that they don’t need to scramble for antennas or local channels. Just their Hulu subscriptions are enough. Broadcasts are set to reach more than 200 territories globally.
The decision to introduce online streaming possibly stems from the fact that audiences’ consumption habits are changing. By airing simultaneously on Hulu, Oscars 2025 can reach the younger demographics better as they tend to prefer OTT platforms.
Conan O’Brien to host 97th Oscars in 2025
Emmy-recipient comedian, producer and former late-night host Conan O’Brien is set to host the Oscars 2025. This marks the celebrity’s first stint as host, coming after Jimmy Kimmel played the role of an emcee for a couple of years.
Can O’Brien take Oscars’ ratings higher? It seems to be the case. He is the perfect person to help lead the spectacular celebration of films and filmmakers of the year. His brilliant humour, appreciation for cinema and experience are going to help.
O’Brien seems to hold almost all the qualities of a great Oscars host. He is incredibly funny and charismatic. He currently hosts the podcast ‘Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend’. Throughout his career, he has been nominated for 31 Emmys, clinching at least 5.
Oscars 2025: all it takes is a Hulu subscription!
Hulu offers different subscription options to fit a broad range of budgets and entertainment needs. You can change from one plan and add-on to another in no time. Plus, there are no hidden fees, cancellation fees or long-term commitments, as Hulu states.
Hulu’s ad-supported plan costs $9.99/month ($99.99/year). It grants access to the platform’s ad-supported streaming library. The no-ads plan comes at $18.99/month, letting users catch on to most of those same films and series.
India’s official entry to Oscars 2025
Directed by Kiran Rao, ‘Laapataa Ladies’ has been announced as India’s official entry to Oscars 2025 in the Best Foreign Film category. The Film Federation of India selected the film out of a list of 29 feature films. Some of the notable names from the list include,
1. Laapataa Ladies
This 2023 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama released internationally as ‘Lost Ladies’. Directed by Rao, ‘Laapataa Ladies’ is about recently married brides getting exchanged on the same train, and both of them going through a rollercoaster of challenges.
IMDb rating: 8.4/10
2. Srikanth
‘Srikanth’ is a 2024 biographical drama about Srikanth Bolla, a visually impaired industrialist. Srikanth, played by Rajkummar Rao, defies the norms and all odds against him to become the first visually impaired student at the prestigious MIT.
IMDb rating: 7.4/10
3. Thangalaan
Directed by Pa. Ranjith, ‘Thangalaan’ – a Tamil-language film – is about a chief-turned-labourer. The protagonist leads gold mining for the British. But he faces moral dilemmas as he seeks to help his community through the gold quest.
IMDb rating: 6.9/10
4. Ullozhukku
This Malyalam-language drama film released in the theatres on June 21. ‘Ullozhukku’ tells about a family’s attempt to hold a funeral during intense floods, forcing them to confront long-buried secrets and lies that threaten their unity.
IMDb rating: 7.6/10
5. Hanu-Man
Released on January 12, ‘Hanu-Man’ is about a petty thief stumbling upon Hanuman-like abilities. Played by Teja Sajja, Hanumanthu rises to become the hero of the tranquil area due to impending crises. He faces off against Michael.
IMDb rating: 7.8/10
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