The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has introduced that for the primary time in 30 years, the 2019 Oscars ceremony is not going to characteristic a number, ABC News reports. The information follows the December four announcement of Kevin Hart as host. The comic subsequently resigned from the role after coming below fireplace for homophobic tweets that he had posted up to now.
“The main goal, which I’m told the Academy promised last year, is to keep the show to three hours,” ABC Entertainment president Kathy Burke explained to The Hollywood Reporter concerning the determination. “The producers decided to wisely not have a host and have the presenters and the movies be the stars. That’s the best way to keep the show to a brisk three hours.”
This yr’s Oscars happen on February 24 and can air on ABC. Nominees embrace Lady Gaga for A Star Is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody and star Rami Malek, Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, Kendrick Lamar and SZA, and extra.
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