We all know the months that have led up to the upcoming 91st Oscars telecast have had the kind of veracity that can only be described as nothing but a shitshow. Forget about the incredulous backlash towards films such as “Green Book” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” for a sec, I’m talking more about the three major faux-pas that the Academy did, starting from August of 2018 until this past week. (a) the Best Achievement in Popular Film Oscar idea, (b) the Kevin Hart fiasco, and (c) handing out Cinematography and Editing during commercial breaks.
Read moreThe Rock turned down Oscars hosting gig...
With a hostless 91st Academy Awards about to be unveiled to us on February 24th, here comes the news that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, was approached to host the gig. Which only amplifies the obvious fact that the Academy is trying to turn the Oscars into the MTV movie awards, what with Kevin Hart/The Rock touted as hosts, the technical categories being announced during commercial break and the pathetic Best Popular Oscar category trying to adhere to the fanboy contingent of viewers.
Read moreThe Academy Reportedly Considering Having a Host-Less Oscar Ceremony
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences is weighing on a potential host-less Oscars this year after comedian Kevin Hart quit amid a hell-storm of criticism over refusing to apologize for gay jokes he made back in 2009.
Read moreLena Waithe on Next Oscar Host: “Let’s make sure [whoever hosts], they’re black.”
After Kevin Hart's stepping down as host of the 2019 Oscars, the question remains: who will replace him?
“The Chi” creator and Emmy winner Lena Waithe tells Variety “Let Donald Glover do it,” adding, “Donald would be dope. He’d be funny. I would like that. Let’s make sure [whoever hosts], they’re black.” Waithe continued, “Wanda [Sykes] would be lit. I vote for Wanda or Donald or get Chris Rock back in there. Let’s get Eddie [Murphy] out of the house. I hope it’s somebody black and somebody funny.”
Academy Asks Kevin Hart to Apologize For Past Homophobic Tweets; Oscar Host Refuses, Says He Won't “Reward Internet Trolls"
After Being Named 2019 Oscars Host, Kevin Hart Called Out for Homophobic Joke He Made in 2009
I mean, are you surprised?
As soon as Kevin Hart was announced to host the 2019 Academy Awards, which is set to have a record-number of LGBTQ-nominated films and actors, an old “joke” the comedic actor made — about not wanting his son to be gay — started making the rounds all over the net.
Read moreComedian Kevin Hart Will Host 91st Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that Kevin Hart will host the 91st Oscars. [via The Hollywood Reporter].
The last two Oscar telecasts were hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. However, the consistent downfall in viewership, with a record-low 26.5 million viewers tuning in for last March’s broadcast, meant something had to change. The fact of the matter is this: Awards shows have become a prehistoric thing of the past, and millennials don't care for it, which is why the coveted 18-49 demographic has been atrocious for them these past few years. The Academy has promised that the show won’t run for over three hours, a common complaint made by the ceremony's detractors, by announcing that not all 24 Oscar categories would be revealed live.
The short version: "Woman Unknown" was a compromise. The jury deadlocked over "Possible Love" and "NAZA," not able to com to terms, fell back on their #3, May el-Toukhy's film.