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Oscars presenters add a former host, three nominees and a famous father-son duo

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(AP) -- It'll be big year for Pullmans at the Oscars. The show's producers said Wednesday that Bill Pullman and his son Lewis Pullman have joined the starry roster of presenters for Sunday's live broadcast of the 98th annual Academy Awards.

Also included in this batch are nominees Rose Byrne, Wagner Moura and Delroy Lindo, former Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel, as well as Pedro Pascal, Channing Tatum and Sigourney Weaver.

Oscars producers told The Associated Press that audiences should expect even more stars than have been announced, though. Showrunner and executive producer Raj Kapoor said the list is "jaw-dropping" and there will be plenty of surprises throughout the evening, including reunions and some appearances by people who haven't been on the stage in a long time.

Here's everything else you need to know.

When are the Oscars?

The Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The show, to be broadcast live by ABC, is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific.

Who's hosting?

After successfully presiding over the 97th Oscars, Conan O'Brien is hosting for the second year straight. His return to the Oscars stage was announced almost a year ago. In a statement last March, he said, "The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech."

Are the Oscars streaming?

Like last year, the Oscars will be streamed live on Hulu. You can also watch via Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV and FuboTV. With authentication from your provider, you can watch on ABC.com and the ABC app.

Who's nominated for an Oscar this year?

This year's nominees for best actress are Jessie Buckley for "Hamnet," Rose Byrne for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," Renate Reinsve for "Sentimental Value," Emma Stone for "Bugonia" and Kate Hudson for "Song Sung Blue."

The best actor nominees are Timothee Chalamet for "Marty Supreme," Leonardo DiCaprio for "One Battle After Another," Ethan Hawke for "Blue Moon," Michael B. Jordan for "Sinners" and Wagner Moura for "The Secret Agent."

In the supporting actor categories, the nominees are Jacob Elordi for "Frankenstein," Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro for "One Battle After Another," Stellan Skarsgard for "Sentimental Value" and Delroy Lindo for "Sinners."

The supporting actress nominees are Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for "Sentimental Value," Amy Madigan for "Weapons," Wunmi Mosaku for "Sinners" and Teyana Taylor for "One Battle After Another."

Who are the favorites to win?

For months, "One Battle After Another" has been the clear front-runner for best picture and best director but, in the past week, it's looking like it might be in for a closer race in a showdown with "Sinners." "Sinners" is this year's leading nominee, breaking the record for most nominations by a single film with 16. Associated Press Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr predict that "One Battle After Another" will still take best picture and best director. They also think Buckley will win best actress, Jordan will get best actor and Taylor supporting actress, but they're split on supporting actor: Coyle thinks it will go to Penn; Bahr is staking her bet on Lindo.

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