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When and Where do I Watch the 2013 Oscar Awards?

The Preshow begins at 7 p.m. on ABC - the Oscars begin at 8:30 p.m. Grab the popcorn, sit back and enjoy the show.

Patch Staff, Neighbor
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Oscar night is finally here - the highlight of the year for Hollywood. So here's what you need to know.

When does the Academy Awards begin?

The awards show will start at 8:30 p.m. EST on ABC and is scheduled to last three hours.  It will be hosted by "Family Guy" and "Ted" star Seth MacFarlane and televised live in more than 225 countries.  There will be pre-show broadcast for the Oscars ceremony that will begin at 7 p.m. on ABC.  


Is streaming video available?

No, last year there was a $29.99 pay per view service, but there is not one available this year. There is an official Oscars app which is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android and Kindle Fire to get an extra backstage footage.  

Who are the Oscar Nominations?

Best Picture: Amour, Argo, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Django Unchained, Les Misérables, Life of Pi, Lincoln, Silver Linings Playbook, Zero Dark Thirty Best Actor in a Leading Role: Bradley Cooper, Daniel Day-Lewis, Hugh Jackman, Joaquin Phoenix, Denzel Washington Best Actress in a Leading Role: Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence, Emmanuelle Riva, Quvenzhané Wallis, Naomi Watts Best Director: Amour (Michael Haneke), Beasts of the Southern Wild (Benh Zeitlin), Life of Pi (Ang Lee), Silver Linings Playbook (David O. Russell), Lincoln (Steven Spielberg)

So now you're set. Grab the popcorn and sit back and enjoy the show. Who are you expecting to walk away with the most Oscars this year?

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