APRIL 25 - MAY 1, 2021 staradvertiser.com HOLLYWOOD GOLD After a challenging year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrates the success of professionals working in the fi lm industry at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards. Held in multiple locations under strict safety protocols, this year’s Oscars ceremony may look a little different as it shines a spotlight on many talented actors, directors, writers, artists and crew members. Airing Sunday, April 25, on ABC. Enjoy original songs performed live by up and coming local artists. Hosted by Jake ShimabukuroZg]Ûef^]Zm¶ũe^ehl Mele A‘e new soundstage, Studio 1122. A SHOWCASE FOR HAWAI¶I’S TONIGHT AT 7:00PM olelo.org olelo.org ASPIRING ARTISTS CHANNEL 53 | olelo.org/53 590242_MeleAePremiere_2_withJake_F.indd 1 4/5/21 4:37 PM ON THE COVER | THE 93RD ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS The show must go on Academy Awards adapt have a reputation for red carpet fashion, Luckily, producers have assembled a sea- high-profile celebrity appearances and show- soned team of professionals to tackle the to pandemic protocols stopping performances. However, while this challenge, led by director Glenn Weiss, who’s year’s ceremony is all but sure to please, it will won two Emmys for his work on previous Oscar By Kyla Brewer have to adapt to ensure a safe and enjoyable telecasts. TV Media experience for all in attendance. Unlike most “Our plan is that this year’s Oscars will look other awards shows during the COVID-19 era, like a movie, not a television show, and Glenn little over a year ago, all sorts of film sets this year’s Academy Awards ceremony will be has embraced this approach and come up with were shut down due to the global CO- an in-person event. Awards galas such as the ideas of his own on how to achieve this,” pro- AVID-19 pandemic, from small indie pro- Golden Globes and the Emmys opted for virtual ducers Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven ductions to massive blockbusters. However, events or hybrid events featuring some re- Soderbergh said in an official news release. the industry rallied and got back on track, and mote presentations, but producers of the “We’re thrilled to have him as part of the brain now it’s time to celebrate. Oscars have decided that the show will go trust.” Stars come together (safely!) to celebrate on in person. In other changes, the Academy made some recent achievements in film during the 93rd How exactly the evening will unfold isn’t adjustments to its rules this year to allow films annual Academy Awards, airing Sunday, perfectly clear, though it is known that were impacted by the COVID-19 pan- April 25, on ABC. Considered by many that the ceremony will take place in demic to have a better shot at nominations. to be Hollywood’s highest honor, the multiple locations, including its tra- This year, films did not have to have a theatri- Oscars, as they are more commonly ditional home at the Dolby Theatre cal release to be in contention. The Academy known, are bestowed by the Academy as well as at Union Station Los expanded the field to those movies that were of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Angeles and Hollywood & Highland. It available through subscription and video-on- in 23 categories that recognize out- has even been reported that there may demand services, arguably a necessary step standing work in everything from acting be overseas venues in London and Paris given the hit to movie theater businesses and directing to costume design and to reduce the risk of travel for nominees during COVID-19 lockdowns. Also, because cinematography. currently outside the United States. the ceremony was postponed from February Among the most highly anticipated to April this year, the eligibility window for films A statue of an Academy Award awards shows of the season, the Oscars was expanded so that more films would qualify. May Day is Lei Day! 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