Star-Studded Oscars: Veterans & Newcomers

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Entertainment and Celebrity News today. The 98th Oscars are shaping up to be a star-packed night with the Academy inviting 11 rising stars to the red carpet and ceremony. Names like Anna Cathcart from Exo, Kitty, Cheritha Chandraan from One Piece, Ali, Iqravalho from Moana, Ryan Destiny from the Fire Inside Barbie, Ferreira from Milen Kicks, McKinna Grace from Regretting You, Ariana Greenblatt from Barbie, Milo Mannheim from the Zombies franchise, Marcy Martin, from Blackish, Shea Stokes from Outer Banks, and Mason Thames from How to Train Your Dragon will all be there. The live show kicks off at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, 4 p.m. Pacific Time on ABC, streaming on Hulu with Conan O'Brien hosting. Producers have already revealed a strong lineup of presenters, including last year's acting winners like Adrian Brody, Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin, and Zoe Saldania, plus big names such as Nicole Kidman, Sigourney Weaver, Will Arnet,

1:04Javier Bardem, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Hathaway, Paul, Mescal, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Ewan McGregor, Chase Infinity, Bill Pullman, and Lewis Pullman. Fans are buzzing about the mix of veterans and newcomers, but security is front and center after an FBI warning about a possible surprise attack from Iran on California. Officials are repping up measures this Sunday to keep everyone safe at the Dolby Theatre. In recent updates from producers, Raj Kapoor, and Katie Mullen, the bridesmaids cast, including Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne, will reunite on stage. Marvel favorites like Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Evans, and Channing Tatum are set to appear, along with Pedro Pascal, Del Roy Lindo, Wagner Mora, Jimmy Kimmel, and even a mysterious extraterrestrial guest. Meanwhile, O'Brien shared that hosting feels like a cosmic connection to his late father, adding a personal touch to the big night. The Daily News Now is grateful to

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