or


[03/17/25 - 05:31 AM]
Host Conan O'Brien and Executive Producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan Reunite for 98th Oscars
"The only reason I'm hosting 'The Oscars' next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech," said O'Brien.

[via press release from ABC]

HOST CONAN O'BRIEN AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS RAJ KAPOOR AND KATY MULLAN REUNITE FOR 98TH OSCARS(R)

JEFF ROSS AND MIKE SWEENEY RETURN AS PRODUCERS FOR 98TH OSCARS

'THE OSCARS' SET TO AIR LIVE MARCH 15, 2026 AT 7 P.M. EDT/4 P.M. PDT ON ABC

For a second consecutive year, Emmy(R) Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O'Brien will return to host "The Oscars(R)" broadcast, and Emmy Award-winning live television event producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan return as the show's executive producers for the third consecutive year; Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang announced today. Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return as producers for a second time, and Sweeney will also serve as a writer. The 98th Oscars will air live on ABC Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.

"We are thrilled to bring back Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 98th Oscars!" said Kramer and Yang. "This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most beautiful and impactful way. Conan was the perfect host - skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence. It is an honor to be working with them again."

"The only reason I'm hosting 'The Oscars' next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech," said O'Brien.

"Conan delivered an unforgettable performance at 'The Oscars,' and we're honored to have him and the producing team back next year," said Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group. "Conan's unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I'm excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance."

"We are both so honored to be returning in our roles for the 98th Oscars," said Kapoor and Mullan. "We can't wait to work with Conan and his entire team as we continue to explore even more special and heartfelt opportunities to celebrate next year's nominees and the impact of film around the world."

Hosted by O'Brien, the 97th Oscars, held earlier this month on March 2, delivered a five-year high in both Total Viewers (19.69 million) and Adults 18-49 (4.54 rating) and ranked as the No. 1 primetime entertainment telecast in both Total Viewers and Adults for the 2024-2025 season. The 97th Oscars earned 104.2 million total social interactions, ranking as the No. 1 most social TV program season to date, outperforming both "The GRAMMY(R) Awards" (102.2 million interactions) and "The Super Bowl" (62.4 million) this season for the first time on record.

O'Brien is best known for hosting the late-night talk shows "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" and "Conan." Before his more than two-decade hosting career, he served as a writer for "Saturday Night Live" and "The Simpsons." Currently, O'Brien hosts the "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" podcast, MAX travel show "Conan O'Brien Must Go," and has a supporting role in the feature film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You." He has won five Primetime Emmys(R) and earned 31 nominations for his work.

Kapoor has earned eight Emmy Award nominations and won Emmys for his work on the 96th Oscars and for executive producing the Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) "Adele: One Night Only." In addition to several Oscars shows, Kapoor's credits include "The GRAMMY Awards," "ACM Awards," "Latin Grammys," "The Emmy Awards," "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas," "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration," "Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter" and "The Paris Olympics LA28 Handover Closing Ceremony."

Mullan is an executive producer, showrunner and partner of the global live event production company Done+Dusted. Her work in live entertainment ranges from producing the London Olympics opening and closing ceremonies to "The Little Mermaid Live!" She won an Emmy for the 96th Oscars, and her other credits include "Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas," "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration," "Step Into... The Movies," several Christmas and New Year's Eve television specials and the "Disney Family Singalong" franchise.

Ross is a producer whose credits include "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend," "Conan O'Brien Must Go," "Conan Without Borders," "Conan," "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "The Kids in the Hall." He has won a Primetime Emmy and earned 15 nominations for his work.

Sweeney is a producer, writer and director whose credits include "Conan O'Brien Must Go," "Conan," "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien." He has won three Primetime Emmys and earned 22 nominations for his work.

The 98th Oscars will be held Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby(R) Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.

About The Academy

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is home to a global membership of more than 10,500 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy recognizes and celebrates all aspects of the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars(R). With the largest film-related collection in the world, the Academy is a leader in the fields of conservation, preservation and exhibition of film-related objects and materials. Through its Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the Academy presents powerful exhibitions, screenings and programs about cinema's past, present, and future. The Academy also inspires young artists and creates opportunities for underrepresented communities to engage with the film world. Across all initiatives, the Academy connects global audiences - its members, the film industry, and film fans - through their shared passion for making and watching films.

FOLLOW THE ACADEMY www.oscars.org www.facebook.com/TheAcademy www.youtube.com/Oscars www.instagram.com/TheAcademy www.threads.net/@theacademy www.tiktok.com/@Oscars www.x.com/TheAcademy





  [march 2025]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
      


· SHOWATCH
(series past and present)
· DEVWATCH
(series in development)
· MOVIEWATCH
(tv movies and mini-series)





[07/29/25 - 04:00 PM]
Video: Teaser Trailer & Poster - Korean Hulu Original "Tempest"
The new spy thriller with an international cast, including Gianna Jun, Gang Dongwon, John Cho and more, is launching with three episodes on September 10 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

[07/29/25 - 02:26 PM]
Discovery Channel August Programming Highlights
This August, the all-new series "Truck Dynasty" premieres alongside new seasons of "Deadliest Catch," "Contraband: Seized at the Border," "Bering Sea Gold," "Mysteries of the Abandoned," and "Expedition X."

[07/29/25 - 12:32 PM]
"Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe" to Air Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 9 P.M. ET/PT on NBC and Next Day on Peacock
Hosted by Joe Manganiello, the one-hour special celebrates the debut of Universal Orlando Resort's Universal Epic Universe and explores the imagination, innovation and storytelling behind the groundbreaking new theme park.

[07/29/25 - 12:07 PM]
Video: "Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson" - NBC
Get an exclusive first look at the new four-part behind-the-scenes series, featuring Gloria Estefan, Jonas Brothers, Lizzo and Teddy Swims.

[07/29/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of July 21: "Happy Gilmore 2" Finds Its Happy Place at No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Mystery thriller "Untamed" spent another week at No. 1 on the English TV List.

[07/29/25 - 11:46 AM]
ABC Airs Another of Its Most-Watched WNBA Games Ever: Indiana Fever vs Chicago Sky Averaged 1.5 Million Viewers, Up 17% from Last Year's ABC Average
Said audience peaked with 1.7 million viewers.

[07/29/25 - 11:30 AM]
Chilling Crime Thriller Based on the Unbelievable Real-Life Case, "Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story," Set to Premiere on Thursday, August 28, Exclusively on AMC+
Additionally, a three-part Sundance Now original true crime docu-series about the ordeal, "Chloe Ayling: My Unbelievable Kidnapping," will premiere with all episodes on Thursday, September 25, exclusively on Sundance Now and AMC+.

[07/29/25 - 11:00 AM]
ABC Announces Fall 2025 Premiere Dates on the Heels of Scoring the Top 5 Programs in Adults 18-49 for the 2024-2025 Season
New series "9-1-1: Nashville" and returning series "9-1-1" and "Grey's Anatomy" will now premiere Thursday, October 9.

[07/29/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Wakanda's War Dogs - "Marvel Studios' Legends"
"Legends" unleashes a rousing remembrance of deeds done daringly by Wakanda's own War Dogs.

[07/29/25 - 10:01 AM]
Premiere Date Announcement: Hulu Original Documentary "Blood & Myth"
After a series of shocking violent crimes shatter a remote native village in Northern Alaska, one man embarks on a journey to investigate a terrifying paranormal connection.

[07/29/25 - 09:31 AM]
Welcome Claudia Doumit and Ellie De Lange to "3 Body Problem" Season 2
The future is closer than you think.

[07/29/25 - 09:09 AM]
TNT Sports to Present Summer and Fall Savannah Bananas Games
All of TNT Sports' coverage of Banana Ball will also be simulcast on HBO Max for all U.S. subscribers.

[07/29/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Lost Bus" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
The film is a white-knuckle ride through one of America's deadliest wildfires, as a wayward school bus driver (Matthew McConaughey) and a dedicated school teacher (America Ferrera) battle to save 22 children from the terrifying inferno.

[07/29/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Millionaire" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this documentary, a Chilean man hits the headlines when his damaged lottery ticket claiming a life-changing jackpot sparks a national investigation.

[07/29/25 - 07:18 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces "Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age"
Tom Hiddleston narrates the next epic chapter in the groundbreaking natural history series, premiering globally on November 26.