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Hollywood’s biggest night is set to take place Sunday at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles with an official broadcast time of 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, an hour earlier than its traditional 8 p.m. slot.
The official pre-show for the 96th Academy Awards will begin at 6:30 p.m. Eastern.
The ABC Network bosses are hoping that the move will bring in more viewers who want to tune in earlier.
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will host the ceremony for the fourth time.
