The 96th Oscars will start one hour earlier, with the official show beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern time. This change is aimed at reducing the broadcast's runtime and attracting higher ratings. The Oscars have traditionally started at 8 p.m. and have sometimes run past 11 p.m. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and will air live on ABC on March 10. Nominations for the Oscars will be announced on January 23.