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Hugh Jackman hosts the 81st Oscar ceremony on February 22, 2009. The 2009 Academy Awards will be broadcast live on ABC at starting at 5 p.m. PT
Fast Facts
- 2009 Academy Awards: February 22, 2009 at 5 p.m. PT
- Network: ABC
- The award ceremony is broadcast live
- 2009 host: Hugh Jackman
- Venue: Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California
- 2009 will be the earliest date the Oscar ceremony has been held
- The Academy Awards are commonly referred to as the Oscars
- Nominations were announced on January 22, 2009 at 5:30 a.m. PT by Forest Whitaker
- Slumdog Millionaire is heavily favored to win Best Motion Picture
