Catch the Nominated films such as Barbie, Oppenheimer, Mission : Impossible – Dead Reckoning, and many more on Astro!
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 MARCH 2024 – On March 11, 2024, Astro customers are in for a treat as they can enjoy exclusive front-row access to the most prestigious ceremony in the film industry, The 96th Academy Awards (Oscars). The live broadcast of the main show begins promptly at 7.00am, preceded by an exclusive red-carpet coverage starting at 6.30am, all via Astro SHOWCASE (CH 413) and Astro GO. The event will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
Returning to the Oscars stage for the fourth time as a host is the late-night star, Jimmy Kimmel, who’s quick wit and charm will fill the event with laughter, surprises, and unforgettable moments. Adding to the excitement, Malaysian audiences will be delighted to watch Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, recipient of the Best Actress award at the previous Oscars ceremony, as one of the esteemed presenters at the 96th Oscars.
For customers looking to immerse themselves in the awards season by streaming the 96th OSCARS nominee hit films, look no further as the following films will be available on Astro:
· Barbie (8 Nominations) via On Demand
· The Color Purple (1 Nomination) via On Demand
· Oppenheimer (13 Nominations) via Astro First
· Mission : Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (1 Nomination) via Astro First
In addition, customers can watch these nominated films and shows from our streaming partners such as:
· Spiderman-Man : Across the Spider-Verse (1 Nomination) on Netflix
· Maestro (7 Nominations) on Netflix
· NYAD (2 Nominations) on Netflix
· The Creator (2 Nominations) on Disney+ Hotstar
For those who missed the LIVE broadcast in the morning, fret not, as there will be an encore broadcast on the same day at 7.30pm for the red carpet and 8.00pm for the awards show on Astro SHOWCASE (CH 413) and Astro GO. Astro SHOWCASE is available in the Movies Pack, and new Astro customers can subscribe to the Movies Pack and enjoy 30% off for only RM66.49 / month*.
For more information, please visit www.astro.com.my.
*30% off promotion is eligible for customers who sign up with auto-debit only. T&C apply.