The Oscars are enlisting a group of live television veterans to oversee its 96th show in March.
FILE - An Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 21, 2015. The 96th Oscars will be held on March 10, 2024. Raj Kapoor will serve as executive producer and showrunner, Katy Mullan will executive produce and Hamish Hamilton will return to direct for the first time in nearly a decade, the film academy said Tuesday.
“Their deep love of cinema, fresh vision, and tremendous live television expertise is perfect for our reinvigorated show,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a joint statement.has disrupted much of the traditional leadup to awards season, with actors unable to promote projects. But the Oscars, which celebrate all aspects of filmmaking, are forging ahead with plans. The 96th Oscars are scheduled for Sunday, March 10, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
“Their creativity, infectious energy and sincere love for the movies will be the ticket to making this year’s ceremony a night to remember,” Mills added. Like many awards shows, the Oscars have suffered decreased ratings in recent years, and not just because of the pandemic editions.. Though much improved from the 10.4 million who tuned into the Union Station Oscars in 2021, and the 16.6 million who witnessedin 2022, it was also the third lowest rated show. Prior to 2018, viewership had never been lower than 32 million.
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