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That brings the total award count to 24 for the Oscars broadcast
on March 15, where statuettes for best picture, best actor and
actress will be among the others awarded.
The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences announced the addition of the new prize last year,
though it was not confirmed if it would be part of the official
broadcast. Not counting the short-lived “ popular film Oscar ”
which never came to be, the addition of the casting prize marked
the first time the academy has added a category since best
animated feature film was established in 2001. Earlier this
year, the organization also revealed plans to add a stunt design
award, starting with the 100th Oscars in 2028.
Members of the casting directors branch will help narrow the
field to 10 shortlisted films, a process that a handful of other
categories use including documentary, international film, makeup
& hairstyling, score, song, sound, visual effects and the three
short film categories. Shortlists will be announced Dec. 16
before final nominees are revealed on Jan. 22.
Conan O’Brien has already agreed to host the 98th ceremony,
which will air live on ABC on March 15 at 7 p.m. ET.
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