Oscar Parties 2018: The Top Invites, Events and Nominee Gatherings

This preview focuses on private, invite-only events aimed at a professional industry audience of stakeholders in the Academy Awards. As soon as Oscar voting closes on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. PST, the Academy’s prohibition on “non-screening events” ends. Party season begins again. Here’s a first look at the top gatherings of nominees and creative ensembles before and after Jimmy Kimmel hosts the big show on Sunday, March 4. Also Read: Academy to Eliminate Paper Balloting at Next Year's...