If you were wondering what channel the 2023 Oscars are on and how to watch them in Canada – we’ve got you covered!
With this year’s Academy Awards just around the corner, it’s your chance to catch up on your favorite stars, fashion icons and, of course, blockbuster movies.
There’s so much to look forward to ahead of the 95th Academy Awards, including a Rihanna performance and multiple Canadian Oscar nominations.
Hopefully this year viewers will see a lot less of the Chris rock slap drama that took over the 2022 event and focus more on impressive and meaningful on-screen performances.
Before the big night, here’s everything you need to know to watch the Oscars right here in Canada, whether you’re on cable or not.
When are the Oscars?
The 95th Annual Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 12 at 8:00 PM EST/5:00 PM PT.
How to watch the Oscars in Canada
In Canada, you can watch the televised Oscars live on CTV.
If you don’t have cable, you can also watch the event through CTV.ca, although you’ll need to choose a provider and sign up with a CTV account.
Canadians can also watch the ceremony through the CTV app on Android and iOS.
According to CTV, it will also be possible to live stream the show if you have a subscription to Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, or Fubo TV.
Who is hosting the Oscars 2023?
Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the star-studded event this year for the third time.
Viewers at the event (hopefully) needn’t worry about his well-being either, as Vulture says a newly formed crisis management team will be on hand this year to ward off any slap-like behaviour.
Also involved in presenting the show are Emily Blunt, Glenn Close, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan and Melissa McCarthy to name a few.
Meanwhile, fresh from the success of her Super Bowl show, Rihanna will be appearing at the 2023 Oscars.
The Academy confirmed that the singer will perform the song “Lift Me Up.” Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Meanwhile, a number of Canadians have been nominated for Oscars this year, including Domee Shi of To reddenChris Williams, the writer and director of The Sea Creatureand Brendon Fraser for his performance in The whale.
What’s Nominated for Best Picture at the 2023 Oscars?
The ten films competing for the coveted Best Picture Award 2023 are:
nothing new in the West, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Banshees by Inisherin, elvis, Everything everywhere at once, The Fabelmans, tar, Top Gun: Maverick, triangle of sadnessAnd women speak.
Enjoy watching, Canada!
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