Why Early Oscar and Golden Globe Announcements Boost Awards Season Excitement
This morning, the Oscars revealed their updated schedule alongside the announcement that they will be welcoming back Conan O'Brien as the host for the 98th awards ceremony. This decision follows his successful tenure hosting last year’s 97th event. The news arrives just one week after the Golden Globes confirmed Nikki Glaser would once again take the stage at their upcoming January ceremony. The annual cycle of awards season typically follows a consistent pattern: first, critic organizations offer their insights, then industry guilds express their opinions, culminating in the grand event—the Academy Awards. However, lately, this sequence seems increasingly unpredictable. For instance, last year’s Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards lost much of their relevance as they were held after the final round of Oscar voting was completed. Recent alterations such as unexpected date shifts, hasty host selections, and uncertainties surrounding production management have left Hollywood...