The
show will air live in all time zones on Feb. 22, 2015. With Ellen DeGeneres as host, the
recent show saw a spike in TV
viewership, with the final number at 43.7 million.
One may wonder, if the show dips below 40 million next year, could it be the move back? Not likely since February is Sweeps Month, when the advertising ad rates are set. The host truly matters with this show, as do the movies nominated.
Key dates:
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014
The Governors Awards
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014
Official Screen Credits and music submissions due
Monday, Dec. 29, 2014
Nominations voting begins 8 a.m. PT
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015
Nominations voting ends 5 p.m. PT
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015
Oscar nominations announced
Monday, Feb. 2, 2015
Oscar Nominees Luncheon
Friday, Feb. 6, 2015
Final voting begins 8 a.m. PT
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015
Scientific and Technical Awards
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015
Final voting ends 5 p.m. PT
Oscar Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015
87th Academy Awards begins 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT
To get an idea of how popular this show still is, here is a fast fact. It outdrew the 2014 “Golden Globe Awards” by 22.1 million
viewers and “Grammy Awards” by 14.5 million.
The Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood.
