Welcome to a special edition of Backstage, the TV and film podcast from Sky News, recorded in LA.

As the stars begin to arrive for the 2023 Oscars, Sky's entertainment reporter Claire Gregory, TV and film reviewer Stevie Wong, and Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer bring you their predictions for where the chips may fall on film's biggest and glitziest night.

Which film will pull in the most awards? What do Rihanna and the cast of RRR have up their sleeves for the performances? And what on earth will Will Smith be up to on the night?

Plus, we have interviews with nominees Angela Bassett, Ke Huy Quan, Stephen Spielberg, The Daniels, Colin Farrell, and Michelle Williams, who tell us the difference an Oscar nod can make.
Backstage will return for a special post-Oscars episode on Monday.

To find out how to watch all of this year's nominated films, click here for our handy guide.

And, don't forget, you can watch the Oscars Red Carpet live on Sky News from 11pm on Sunday 12th March. Then, if you're in UK, you can watch the live ceremony for free, exclusively on Sky News and Sky Showcase from midnight.

Producer - David Chipakupaku

Junior Producer - Jada-Kai Meosa John

Editor - Amy Hitchcock