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Oscars Host Conan O’Brien Is Still Deciding on Tonal Approach After L.A. Fires: ‘It’s a Moving Target’


Conan O'Brien updates Oscars hosting plans in the wake of the Los Angeles fires as he searches for a balance between sympathy and entertainment.

The 2025 Academy Awards will proceed as planned on March 2, but the comedian is relying on intuition and empathy to guide him through the preparation process for his Oscars hosting debut The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences postponed the announcement of this year’s nominees in the wake of the fires and extended the voting period. Earlier this week, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and president Janet Yang shared a letter stating: “We will honor Los Angeles as the city of dreams, showcasing its beauty and resilience, as well as its role as a beacon for filmmakers and creative visionaries for over a century.

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