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The Oscars are this weekend: They'll look a lot different than they did last year

  • <p>This year's telecast will not feature a host, similar to the 2019 and 2020 ceremonies. Instead, a bevy of big-name presenters will introduce winners and hand out awards, including 2020 winners like ... (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)</p>
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    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    This year's telecast will not feature a host, similar to the 2019 and 2020 ceremonies. Instead, a bevy of big-name presenters will introduce winners and hand out awards, including 2020 winners like ... (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)

  • <p>Actress Renee Zellweger, who won for her portrayal of Judy Gardland in the biopic Judy. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)</p>
    2/18

    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    Actress Renee Zellweger, who won for her portrayal of Judy Gardland in the biopic Judy. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)

  • <p>Actor Joaquin Phoenix, who won for his work as the titular Joker in last year's most nominated film. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)</p>
    3/18

    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    Actor Joaquin Phoenix, who won for his work as the titular Joker in last year's most nominated film. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)

  • <p>And writer-directtor Bong Joon Ho, whose film Parasite swept the major categories and whose speeches delighted and amused. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)</p>
    4/18

    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    And writer-directtor Bong Joon Ho, whose film Parasite swept the major categories and whose speeches delighted and amused. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)

  • <p>No, really. The South Korean director's film, a critical darling, took home four awards, including for best director and best screenplay. He co-wrote the film with Han Jin-won. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p>
    5/18

    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    No, really. The South Korean director's film, a critical darling, took home four awards, including for best director and best screenplay. He co-wrote the film with Han Jin-won. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

  • <p>Parasite also won best international feature film and the biggest award of the night, best picture, becoming the first film not in the English language to take home the prize. Bong Joon Ho will present at the 2021 Oscars ceremony. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)</p>
    6/18

    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    Parasite also won best international feature film and the biggest award of the night, best picture, becoming the first film not in the English language to take home the prize. Bong Joon Ho will present at the 2021 Oscars ceremony. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

  • <p>The 2020 Oscars were held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The 2021 Oscars will be held there again, as they have been since 2013, but some components of the show will also take place at the Los Angeles Union Station. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)</p>
    7/18

    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    The 2020 Oscars were held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The 2021 Oscars will be held there again, as they have been since 2013, but some components of the show will also take place at the Los Angeles Union Station. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

  • <p>Remember Cats? The remake's "stars" Rebel Wilson and James Corden poked fun at the dud/box-office flop during the telecast. Yes, that was jus last year, too. (Eric McCandless/Getty Images)</p>
    8/18

    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    Remember Cats? The remake's "stars" Rebel Wilson and James Corden poked fun at the dud/box-office flop during the telecast. Yes, that was jus last year, too. (Eric McCandless/Getty Images)

  • <p>Elton John performed"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" from Rocketman which won the award for best original song. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)</p>
    9/18

    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    Elton John performed"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" from Rocketman which won the award for best original song. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)

  • <p>Roger Deakins, won his second Oscar for best cinematography for "1917. He had previously won for Blade Runner 2049 in 2018 after 12 career nominations and losses. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p>
    10/18

    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    Roger Deakins, won his second Oscar for best cinematography for "1917. He had previously won for Blade Runner 2049 in 2018 after 12 career nominations and losses. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

  • <p>Oscar prognosticators suggest this could be the most diverse foursome of acting winners ever, with Viola Davis expected to win in 2021 for <em>Ma Rainey's Black Bottom</em> after winning in 2017 for <em>Fences</em>. (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)</p>
    11/18

    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    Oscar prognosticators suggest this could be the most diverse foursome of acting winners ever, with Viola Davis expected to win in 2021 for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom after winning in 2017 for Fences. (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)

  • <p>Chadwick Boseman is also expected to win for his work in <em>Ma Rainey's Black Bottom</em>, making him the first posthumous acting win since Heath Ledger's take on the Joker in <em>The Darkk Knight. </em>(File photo/Star Max)</p>
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    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    Chadwick Boseman is also expected to win for his work in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, making him the first posthumous acting win since Heath Ledger's take on the Joker in The Darkk Knight. (File photo/Star Max)

  • <p>Other presenters confirmed for the 2021 Oscars ceremony include Emmy Award winner Zendaya. (File photo/Star Max)</p>
    13/18

    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    Other presenters confirmed for the 2021 Oscars ceremony include Emmy Award winner Zendaya. (File photo/Star Max)

  • <p>Brad Pitt, who won last year for his role in <em>Once Upon A Time In Hollywood</em>. (Kurt Krieger/Corbis via Getty Images)</p>
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    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    Brad Pitt, who won last year for his role in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. (Kurt Krieger/Corbis via Getty Images)

  • <p>Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)</p>
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    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

  • <p>Oscar nominee Angela Bassett. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)</p>
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    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    Oscar nominee Angela Bassett. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

  • <p>EGOT winner, the legendary Rita Moreno. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)</p>
    17/18

    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    EGOT winner, the legendary Rita Moreno. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)

  • <p>And Oscar nominee Harrison Ford. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)</p>
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    Oscars 2020 vs. 2021

    And Oscar nominee Harrison Ford. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

<p>This year's telecast will not feature a host, similar to the 2019 and 2020 ceremonies. Instead, a bevy of big-name presenters will introduce winners and hand out awards, including 2020 winners like ... (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)</p>
<p>Actress Renee Zellweger, who won for her portrayal of Judy Gardland in the biopic Judy. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)</p>
<p>Actor Joaquin Phoenix, who won for his work as the titular Joker in last year's most nominated film. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)</p>
<p>And writer-directtor Bong Joon Ho, whose film Parasite swept the major categories and whose speeches delighted and amused. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)</p>
<p>No, really. The South Korean director's film, a critical darling, took home four awards, including for best director and best screenplay. He co-wrote the film with Han Jin-won. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p>
<p>Parasite also won best international feature film and the biggest award of the night, best picture, becoming the first film not in the English language to take home the prize. Bong Joon Ho will present at the 2021 Oscars ceremony. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)</p>
<p>The 2020 Oscars were held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The 2021 Oscars will be held there again, as they have been since 2013, but some components of the show will also take place at the Los Angeles Union Station. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Remember Cats? The remake's "stars" Rebel Wilson and James Corden poked fun at the dud/box-office flop during the telecast. Yes, that was jus last year, too. (Eric McCandless/Getty Images)</p>
<p>Elton John performed"(I'm Gonna) Love Me Again" from Rocketman which won the award for best original song. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)</p>
<p>Roger Deakins, won his second Oscar for best cinematography for "1917. He had previously won for Blade Runner 2049 in 2018 after 12 career nominations and losses. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)</p>
<p>Oscar prognosticators suggest this could be the most diverse foursome of acting winners ever, with Viola Davis expected to win in 2021 for <em>Ma Rainey's Black Bottom</em> after winning in 2017 for <em>Fences</em>. (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)</p>
<p>Chadwick Boseman is also expected to win for his work in <em>Ma Rainey's Black Bottom</em>, making him the first posthumous acting win since Heath Ledger's take on the Joker in <em>The Darkk Knight. </em>(File photo/Star Max)</p>
<p>Other presenters confirmed for the 2021 Oscars ceremony include Emmy Award winner Zendaya. (File photo/Star Max)</p>
<p>Brad Pitt, who won last year for his role in <em>Once Upon A Time In Hollywood</em>. (Kurt Krieger/Corbis via Getty Images)</p>
<p>Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)</p>
<p>Oscar nominee Angela Bassett. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)</p>
<p>EGOT winner, the legendary Rita Moreno. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photo)</p>
<p>And Oscar nominee Harrison Ford. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)</p>
Yahoo News Canada

The Oscars are finally being handed out this weekend after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health restrictions against gathering and travel.

Like the 2019 and 2020 ceremonies, this one won't have a host either, with producers opting for a bevy of big-name presenters instead. Members of the audience will not be required to wear masks during the telecast, but will be able to wear them during commercial breaks.

The most nominated film at the Oscars this year is Netflix's Mank, with 10 nods, followed by The Father, Judas and the Black Messiah, Minari, Nomadland, Sound of Metal and The Trial of the Chicago 7 with six apiece.

The 93rd annual Academy Awards will be held Sunday, April 25, 2021, at the Dolby Theatre where it's been held since 2013, as well as Los Angeles Union Station.

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In Canada, they will air live on CTV starting with pre-show programming at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Here, we've collected moments from the 2020 ceremony that'll have you saying: "Huh, that was just last year?"