Today, the nominees for the 98th annual Oscars got together at The Beverly Hilton and broke bread! And since it is such a special day, they took a photo to remember it!
However, I think this is the most forgettable year of Oscar movies. Seriously, I am so lackadaisical about this year’s films. The ones I have seen, I shut off because they were too boring, too insufferable, or both. Are there any you really liked?
Conan O’Brien hosts the Oscars air March 15th on ABC.
Ever since I can remember watching the Oscars, they have always aired on ABC. However, after the 100th Academy Awards, they are moving to streaming on YouTube in 2929. AMPAS and the streamer announced the news today.
“We are thrilled to enter into a multifaceted global partnership with YouTube to be the future home of the Oscars and our year-round Academy programming,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor. “The Academy is an international organization, and this partnership will allow us to expand access to the work of the Academy to the largest worldwide audience possible — which will be beneficial for our Academy members and the film community. This collaboration will leverage YouTube’s vast reach and infuse the Oscars and other Academy programming with innovative opportunities for engagement while honoring our legacy. We will be able to celebrate cinema, inspire new generations of filmmakers and provide access to our film history on an unprecedented global scale.”
“The Oscars are one of our essential cultural institutions, honoring excellence in storytelling and artistry,” said Neal Mohan, CEO, YouTube. “Partnering with the Academy to bring this celebration of art and entertainment to viewers all over the world will inspire a new generation of creativity and film lovers while staying true to the Oscars’ storied legacy.”
Forget the Warner Bros/Netflix merger, this is a bigger movie theater killer and broadcast television than that.
Earlier this year, Conan O’Brien proved to be one of the best Oscar hosts of all time. He did such a magnificent job that the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences didn’t wait a week to offer him the job again. And he said yes.
That was not the only job he said yes to. He also agreed to star in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Yesterday, he shared the trailer and wrote, “I’ve had a career filled with dumb luck, but getting to be even a small part of a Mary Bronstein film opposite the frighteningly talented Rose Byrne is beyond my comprehension. Check out the trailer and, yes, that is what my face looks like.”
With her life crashing down around her, Linda (Rose Byrne) attempts to navigate her child’s mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.
After watching his performance in that teaser, I wonder if he will be nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor on Movies Biggest Night. Could you imagine? Although that would suck if he lost and had to continue hosting for the rest of the night, since it is one of the first categories of the awards show.
On March 2nd, Conan O’Brien hosted one of the most critically acclaimed Oscars in a really long time and the most-watched one in five years. Therefore, it would make sense that 15 days later, on St. Patrick’s Day, AMPAS asked the Irishman back to host Hollywood’s biggest night in 2026.
“Conan delivered an unforgettable performance at ‘The Oscars,’ and we’re honored to have him and the producing team back next year,” said Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group. “Conan’s unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I’m excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance.”
Why does Conan think he was asked to return to the shindig? “The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,” said O’Brien.
Hopefully, Brody will be close to wrapping up by then.
Back to Conan. I love that he is finally getting the recognition he has so deserved throughout his whole career. Too bad, NBC didn’t see what we saw. But then again, he probably wouldn’t have traveled the world, burned his stomach lining on Hot Ones, and hosted the Oscars. All of these factors made him go from underground to Top 10!
The 98th Academy Awards will air March 15, 2026 on ABC. I can’t wait to see what jokes he comes up with for it and Wicked: For Good to dominate the night.
Do you think Academy made the right choice by asking him back for a second time?
Anora won four Oscar statuettes at the Academy Awards yesterday, and most people have not seen the film. Therefore, we are curious to see what it is all about.
On March 17th, aka St. Patrick’s Day, we will be able to stream the film on Hulu, and we will see if it truly was worthy of beating Wicked or one of the other eight nominated films for Best Picture, the streamer announced today.
Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison (ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD) captivates as Ani, a young sex worker from Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya, the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. However, when Vanya’s parents catch wind of the union, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage, setting off a wild chase through the streets of New York.
Fun fact: Sean Baker created the raunchy comedy series, Greg the Bunny. To me, that is the true Cinderella story. Once you watch it, especially the episodes that did not air on Fox, you will understand why I say that!
