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4 categories will be cut from Oscars broadcast

sudshr47 February 12, 2019

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Kicking tradition to the curb, the Academy has controversially decided to eliminate four categories from the live broadcast of the 91st Oscars.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the awards for best cinematography, film editing, live-action short, and makeup and hairstyling will be presented during commercial breaks, not during the broadcast as usual.

The plan to present during commercial breaks was reportedly formulated by the Academy’s board of governors in August, but exactly which categories hadn’t been decided on at the time.

So, now we know. Although the cuts are reportedly meant to shorten the show — 24 awards in three hours — they’ve angered many who describe it as disrespectful. Read more…

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Time’s Up pushes Hollywood to hire female directors with #4PercentChallenge

sudshr47 January 28, 2019

Over the past year hashtags like #MeToo and #TimesUp made waves in Hollywood. Yet the reality remains that #OscarsSoMale was trending once again this year in large response to the all-male nominees picked for best director.
Last year, Greta Gerwig’s …

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Ken Jeong is literally desperate to host the Oscars

sudshr47 December 12, 2018

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Since Kevin Hart stepped down as the host of the 2019 Oscars, there’s been much chatter online about who will replace him — or if the show will be hostless.

But, if the Academy is in fact going to keep the 91-year tradition of having a host alive, they need not look any further than Ken Jeong.

Speaking to Seth Meyers on Late Night, the Crazy Rich Asians star said that he’s actually desperate for the gig. 

“If I do not become the host of the Oscars, I will consider not only my career but my life a failure,” Jeong joked. 

Only if you promise to do Mr. Chow, Ken.  Read more…

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Kevin Hart is your 2019 Oscars host

sudshr47 December 5, 2018

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Time will tell whether Mahershala Ali or Claire Foy might make it to the Oscars stage this year—but whatever happens, we know for sure that Kevin Hart will be there.

The comedian has just been set as the host of the 91st Academy Awards. Hart posted on Instagram to mark the occasion.

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For years I have been asked if I would ever Host the Oscars and my answer was always the same…I said that it would be the opportunity of a lifetime for me as a comedian and that it will happen when it’s suppose to. I am so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the Oscars. I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time….To be able to join the legendary list of host that have graced that stage is unbelievable. I know my mom is smiling from ear to ear right now. I want to thank my family/friends/fans for supporting me & riding with me all this time….I will be sure to make this years Oscars a special one. I appreciate the @TheAcademy for the opportunity ….now it’s time to rise to the occasion #Oscars Read more…

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