Could the 2026 Oscars' March date hurt its impact?

Could the 2026 Oscars' March date hurt its impact?

The 2026 Oscars, scheduled for March 15 at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, are sparking discussions about whether the ceremony's late timing could affect its overall impact. By mid-March, months of precursor awards and media coverage have already set the tone for the season, and some insiders question if public and industry interest will have peaked too early. A late date may mean that films that generated early buzz at previous awards, including th…

Things To Do In Los Angeles: Weekly What To Do: Y'Know What's Coming, Starts with an O, But For Now That O Is For One Piece

HOLLYWOOD STREET CLOSURES FOR 2026 OSCARS® WEEKTo accommodate the construction of press risers and pre-show stages along the Oscars red carpet, all lanes of Hollywood Boulevard are closed from Orange Drive to Highland Avenue from 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.  2026 Oscar® Nominee Spotlights at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures March 6-14   This program includes screenings of the…