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Conan O’Brien Will Return to Host the 98th Academy Awards
If there was any doubt that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and its powers that be were pleased with the job Conan O’Brien did hosting the 97th Oscars, that can be laid to rest today. AMPAS has invited him back to host the 98th ceremony, which he has accepted. O’Brien will be […] More
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Conan O’Brien Made for a Very Successful (and Weird) Oscar Host
Hosting the Oscars is almost always a zero-sum gain. If you’re good, you don’t really get much credit, since the focus of the show isn’t on you. If you’re not good, you become a punching bag. So, the fact that Conan O’Brien is actually getting good reviews for his hosting duties is worth taking note […] More
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Lights, Camera, Conan! What’s In Store for the 97th Academy Awards
From the dazzling red carpet to the star-studded performances and unforgettable moments, the Oscars are the pinnacle of cinematic celebration. As the night draws near, much of the work remains behind the scenes continues to ensure everything runs seamlessly for the viewers at home. One of the most important pieces to the Oscar puzzle is […] More
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Conan O’Brien to Host the 97th Oscars!
We finally know who will be hosting the 97th Oscars. It was revealed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this morning that the host will be none other than Conan O’Brien. He’ll be taking over from Jimmy Kimmel, who has had the duties the prior two ceremonies. O’Brien has long been rumored […] More
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in Interviews, TV
Interview: ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Producer On Why Conan’s a Wonder to Watch
Conan O’Brien has been entertaining television audiences for almost 40 years. He started doing so from behind the scenes as a writer on Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons then moving in front of the camera hosting late night shows almost continuously from 1993 all the way to 2021 on TBS’s Conan. Now, thanks to […] More
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Sneak Peek: Max Announces Plans to Travel the Globe with Conan O’Brien
Anyone who has been a fan of Conan O’Brien‘s during his near three decade late night career knows that his on-location segments were instant highlight reels. O’Brien explored different lands, people, foods, and cultures while displaying his unique knack of fitting in everywhere while not quite fitting in anywhere at the same time. Today, HBO […] More
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in News
Conan O’Brien to Launch Team Coco Radio on SiriusXM
The channel will be launching on November 15 on SiriusXM channel 106 and feature exclusive content from O’Brien. More
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Film Review: ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’ is a Riot of a Musical Biopic Parody
Musical biopics are Oscar catnip, we know this. They also can be moving and engaging at their best, but cloying and derivative at their worst. Recently, there’s been no shortage of them, too, with Bohemian Rhapsody, Elvis, Respect, and Rocketman just a small sampling. As such, there’s very fertile ground for parody, which Weird: The […] More
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Emmy Analysis: Outstanding Variety Talk Series
Political satire has dominated television’s Outstanding Variety Talk Program for years, but will this year’s Emmys deliver the same result. Though not as tough to predict as other categories, the current batch of nominees present a unique perspective from previous years. With a lack of a live studio audiences due to the COVID-19 pandemic and […] More
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in Awards, Editor, Emmys, Prediction Pieces, Predictions, TV
Awards Radars Updated 2021 Emmy Predictions and Rankings
*Editor’s Note: As always, I’m fairly ignorant to television, so kudos to Steve and company for handling the ARTV team. Awards Radar is not just about films, so thanks again to everyone who helped out with these Emmy predictions. Take a look and enjoy!* The 72nd Emmy Awards season is upon us and as you […] More
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A Farewell to Conan
Conan O’Brien’s final Conan show on TBS involved being serenaded by Jack Black, an enthusiastic studio audience and Conan on stage with his longtime sidekick Andy Richter thanking his fans, his family and his staff. He closed out his late night tenure with An encouraging message to the audience to try and do what they […] More
