Last year’s telecast, propelled by the twin blockbusters of “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie,” led the Oscars to a four-year viewership high, with 19.5 million viewers. This year, with smaller independent films favored in the most prominent awards, the academy will be tested to draw as large of an audience.

Sources confirm that Netflix will pay for the “Emilia Pérez” star to attend the ceremony on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Gascón is nominated for best actress for her work in ...

Leading the pack for the most nominations is ... state-of-the-art theatre, designed with the Academy Awards broadcast in mind, has a seating capacity of 3,300. Before the Dolby Theater became ...

Karla Sofía Gascón will be at the Oscars after all, with Netflix covering her expenses to attend the Dolby Theatre ceremony Sunday in Los Angeles, sources have confirmed to Deadline. All Oscar ...