Why Oscars and Golden Globes Announcing Their Hosts and Dates Early Helps Awards Season
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor 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.
It comes a week after the Golden Globes announced Nikki Glaser would return for their January ceremony. There’s a predictable rhythm to awards season: critics’ groups weigh in, guilds make their voices heard, and, finally, there’s the grand spectacle of the Oscars to close the show.
But in recent years, that rhythm has felt more erratic than ever. Last year’s SAG Awards became a non-factor since it took place after the final Oscar voting period had concluded.
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.
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