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He’ll be surrounded by a familiar team, as well, with the return
of Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan as the show’s executive producers.
Film academy leaders Bill Kramer and Lynette Howell Taylor said
in a joint statement, “They are an incredible team and have
produced such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over
the last two years,” adding that they’re looking forward to
“Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and
humor.”
After several years of ratings increases, including a
post-pandemic high of 19.7 million viewers who tuned in for
O’Brien’s inaugural year as host, when “Anora” swept the awards,
the show took a dip in viewership this year, when “One Battle
After Another” was crowned best picture. Engagement for the
Oscars rose by other metrics, though. Social media engagement
during the broadcast went up by over 42% this year.
“Conan has created remarkable energy around ‘The Oscars,’” Craig
Erwich, the president of Disney’s Television Group, said in a
statement. “His singular comedic voice makes Hollywood’s biggest
night one of the most entertaining celebrations of the year.
We’re proud to welcome him back and look forward to what he and
the producing team deliver next.”
The 99th Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC from the Dolby
Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 14, 2027. It will be the
penultimate ceremony at the Hollywood location and on broadcast
television. In 2029, the show moves to YouTube, and downtown Los
Angeles for its 101st awards.
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