While most red carpets are rolled out for celebrities, a celebrity rolled out the red carpet today.
Who was it and why? Conan O’Brien, who is hosting the Oscars on Sunday, had no problem getting his hands dirty for the job. So, he, along with three other men, rolled out the red carpet in prep for the big event!
And then they posed for a photo for the press. When the cameras stopped rolling, so did Conan. But at least he got three good rolls in, which is the length of what he is tall.
This Sunday is the Oscars, for those of you who actually care. The only reason why I care is that Conan O’Brien is hosting for the second year in a row.
However, Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted the shindig before him, will be returning to Hollywood’s biggest night.
Is he replacing the host? Nope, he will be a presenter. And I am sure donald trump is loving that news.
Kimmel will be joined by Rose Byrne, Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Delroy Lindo, Ewan McGregor, Wagner Moura, Pedro Pascal, Bill Pullman, Lewis Pullman, Channing Tatum, Sigourney Weaver, Will Arnett, Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kieran Culkin, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Anne Hathaway, Chase Infiniti, Mikey Madison, Paul Mescal, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Gwyneth Paltrow, Maya Rudolph and Zoe Saldaña.
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.
