Jimmy Kimmel is ready to return to be guest of Oscarto complete a trilogy that began when he tried to bring order to the known ceremony as “envelope holder” in which the winner of the best wrong film was announced.
The late night talk show host will preside over the next ceremony in March, announced the gala producers on Monday.
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“We are delighted to have Jimmy for his third time on this global stage”, Showrunners and executive producers Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner said in a joint statement. “We know he’s going to be fun and he’s ready for anything!”
Kimmel has already been master of ceremonies twice, in 2017. when he handled the last chaotic moments of the ceremony with the wrong winner, and the following year, when the gala was held months after the explosion of the #MeToo movement.
“To be invited to present the Oscars for the third time it’s a great honor or a trap, “Kimmel said.” Anyway, I’m grateful to the academy for asking me so quickly after all the good guys said no. “
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After the 90th Academy Awards ceremony in 2018, which Kimmel hosted, receiving Generally positive reviews, the Academy Awards remained without a master of ceremonies until this year’s 94th gala with Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes sharing the stage.
“Jimmy is the perfect host to help us recognize amazing artists and films for our 95th Oscar,” added Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang. “His love for cinema, his excellence in live television, their ability to connect with our global audience will create an unforgettable experience for our millions of global viewers. “
Molly McNearney, co-writer and executive producer of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” In addition to being married to Kimmel, she will also executive produce the Oscars telecast. Spectator levels were fluctuating for Hollywood’s most famous ceremony.
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The 94th Academy Awards improved with 15.36 million viewers, but this was compared to the previous year’s lowest historical record, which like many other ceremonies was affected by COVID-19. As expected, audience levels will be critical for ABC television.
“For Jimmy Kimmel, returning as an Oscar host is a dream come true. As we see him every night on his show, Jimmy can handle anything with heart and humor, and we know he’ll deliver the laughs and party moments that define the Oscars, ”Craig said. Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. “We love being home to the big Hollywood night and can’t wait to celebrate the success of this year’s film and storytelling.”
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DISPUTE WITH SMITH
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The upcoming Oscars ceremony marks a significant anniversary for the awards and is the first since Will Smith slapped host Chris Rock on stage. Smith, who won the Best Actor award that night, will be banned from the Oscars for 10 years due to the accident. The organization’s board said it would like to leave the slap behind and focus on a gala celebrating the best of cinema.
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The 95th Academy Awards will be held on 12 March. at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles and will air live on ABC in more than 200 territories around the world. (With information from AP)
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