**Oscars Preview: Expert Predicts Shocking Winners for Best Actress and Best Picture at Academy Awards!**

Houston, Texas – With the highly-anticipated Academy Awards set to take place this Sunday on ABC13, excitement is building to see who will walk away with the coveted Oscars. As preparations are underway for Hollywood’s biggest night, speculations and predictions are rife about who might emerge victorious in the various categories.

Renowned critics like Joe Friar from the Critics Choice Association and Houston Film Critics Society have weighed in on who they believe have the edge going into the awards show. Their insights provide a glimpse into the potential winners, adding to the buzz surrounding the event.

Among the top picks mentioned by Friar are actors and actresses such as Da’Vine Joy Randolph for Best Supporting Actress in “The Holdovers,” Robert Downey Jr. for Best Supporting Actor in “Oppenheimer,” Lily Gladstone for Best Actress in “Killers of The Flower Moon,” Paul Giamatti for Best Actor in “The Holdovers,” and “Oppenheimer” for Best Picture.

As viewers eagerly anticipate the star-studded event, ABC13 has lined up exclusive coverage throughout the day on Sunday. The schedule includes a countdown to the Oscars On the Red Carpet Special at noon, followed by World News at 3:30 and Eyewitness News at 4:00. The excitement continues with live coverage from the Red Carpet at 4:30, leading up to the main event at 6:00.

Following the Oscars ceremony, audiences can look forward to a new episode of Abbott Elementary, followed by Eyewitness News at 10, and finally, the after the Oscars After Party at 11. The post-Oscars festivities promise to keep the glamour and celebration going long after the awards have been handed out.

Fans can stay updated on the latest developments and outcomes of the Academy Awards by following Briana Conner on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. As anticipation mounts and speculation runs high, all eyes are on Hollywood as the stage is set for an unforgettable night of glitz, glamour, and recognition in the world of cinema.