Conan O’Brien’s period as Oscars host is turning into a trilogy. The Emmy-winner and comic will likely be again to host the 99th Academy Awards in 2027, movie academy leaders mentioned Tuesday.
O’Brien hosted the final two Oscar ceremonies to optimistic opinions. Earlier this yr, in his opening monologue, he mentioned he was “honored to be the last human host of the Academy Awards … Next year it’s going to be a Waymo in a tux.”
He’ll be surrounded by a well-known crew, as properly, with the return of Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan because the present’s govt producers.
Film academy leaders Bill Kramer and Lynette Howell Taylor mentioned in a joint assertion, “They are an incredible team and have produced such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over the last two years,” including that they’re wanting ahead to “Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humor.”
After a number of years of scores will increase, together with a post-pandemic excessive of 19.7 million viewers who tuned in for O’Brien’s inaugural yr as host, when “Anora” swept the awards, the present took a dip in viewership this yr, when “One Battle After Another” was topped greatest image. Engagement for the Oscars rose by different metrics, although. Social media engagement through the broadcast went up by over 42% this yr.
“Conan has created remarkable energy around ‘The Oscars,’” Craig Erwich, the president of Disney’s Television Group, mentioned in an announcement. “His singular comedic voice makes Hollywood’s biggest night one of the most entertaining celebrations of the year. We’re proud to welcome him back and look forward to what he and the producing team deliver next.”
The 99th Oscars will likely be broadcast reside on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 14, 2027. It would be the penultimate ceremony on the Hollywood location and on broadcast tv. In 2029, the present strikes to YouTube, and downtown Los Angeles for its one hundred and first awards.
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