by Alex Ingram in Awards

The 97th annual Academy Awards are set to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday. This year's best picture race is incredibly tight, with "Anora" and "Conclave" emerging as frontrunners. However, the controversial Netflix narco-musical, "Emilia Pérez," faces uncertain prospects due to a recent scandal involving its star. The Oscars will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PST, and will be broadcast on ABC and livestreamed on Hulu and other services. Red carpet coverage begins earlier on ABC, E!, and APNews. A guide to watching the nominated films is available on APNews, along with predictions from AP Film Writers. International viewers can find broadcast information on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences website.