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Why Oscars and Golden Globes Announcing Their Hosts and Dates Early Helps Awards Season
The Oscars and Golden Globes wasted no time announcing who will host their shows and when they will be held, which helps with planning awards season.
The Oscars announced their new date this morning, along with the news that that show is bringing back Conan O’Brien as host of the 98th ceremony after the comic scored strong notices for emceeing the 97th edition. Sudden date changes, last-minute hosting decisions, and uncertainty over producers have made Hollywood’s most prestigious night feel rushed rather than revelatory and sometimes anti-climatic rather than suspenseful unfolding. The Academy and the Globes are taking the lead in announcing their dates, hosts, and producers a full year ahead, setting a new standard that benefits the industry, the audience, and the Oscars’ prestige.
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