In just a few days, some of the biggest stars across film and more will descend on Hollywood Boulevard for the 2026 Oscars. Hosted by Conan O'Brien for the second year in a row, the 98th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood on March 15, 2026. Ahead of Hollywood's biggest night, which will celebrate films from the past year, including "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "Sinners" and more, we speak to , Award winning Entertainment journalist Patience Bambalele about who to watch and we also speak about the end of Showmax and what this means for local productions. 

<p>In just a few days, some of the biggest stars across film and more will descend on Hollywood Boulevard for the 2026 Oscars. Hosted by Conan O'Brien for the second year in a row, the 98th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood on March 15, 2026. Ahead of Hollywood's biggest night, which will celebrate films from the past year, including "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "Sinners" and more, we speak to , Award winning Entertainment journalist Patience Bambalele about who to watch and we also speak about the end of Showmax and what this means for local productions.&nbsp;</p>

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