The 91st Oscars will air live on Sunday, Feb. 24, on ABC.

Award winning director, Jahmil X.T. Qubeka’s film “Sew the Winter to My Skin” marks one of the several films selected in the Oscar race.

The Oscars are televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

“Choosing the honorees for its awards each year is the happiest of all the Board of Governors’ work,” said Academy President John Bailey.

Additional presenters include Gal Gadot, Mark Hamill, Armie Hammer, Oscar Isaac, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gina Rodriguez, Eva Marie Saint, Wes Studi, Kelly Marie Tran.

Preparations have begun for the 90th Oscars and a number of roads will be closed leading up to March 4th.

“Whether returning to the Oscars stage, or gracing it for the first time, each of these artists bring their own distinguishing and energetic appeal,” said Oscar telecast producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd.

Also nominated was Octavia Spencer, who earned a supporting actress nod for her surreal fantasy romance “The Shape of Water,” her third Oscar nomination.

Rules are reviewed annually by individual branch and category committees.

Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars takes place Sunday, February 26, at the Dolby Theater at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood.

Nominations for the 89th Oscars will be announced on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.

Nominations for the 89th Oscars will be announced on Tuesday, January 24, 2017.

The 89th Academy Awards will be held Oscar Sunday, February 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theater.

Rock addressed the #OscarSoWhite controversy and took shots at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The Oscars will air live on Sunday, February 28, on ABC.