The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will take place on March 2, 2025. ABC7 will provide live updates, including red carpet coverage from 3:30 p.m. ET. Among the highlights, Pixar's "Inside Out 2" has received an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, and its director and producer expressed excitement and gratitude for the recognition. Various nominees connected to the Bay Area will also be highlighted, emphasizing their influence in the film industry.
"I hosted Oscar parties," "Inside Out 2" director Kelsey Mann told ABC7 News. "... It's pretty crazy that we made a movie that's going to be on one of those ballots."
"We owe such a debt of gratitude to the first film, Inside Out, which is so beloved. And what a pleasure it was for us to follow such a great film." - Mark Nielsen
The 97th Oscars, hosted by Conan O'Brien, begins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, followed by a special preview of "American Idol."
Oscars nominees with Bay Area ties highlight regional influence, showcasing the connections and contributions from this area to the cinematic landscape.
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