Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, executive producers and showrunners, announced yesterday that Jimmy Kimmel, host and producer of the Emmy-winning late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, will return to host the 95th Academy Awards.
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Jimmy Kimmel, the host and executive producer of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and one of the longest-running talk show hosts in American television history, recently signed a three-year contract extension.
Kimmel hosted back-to-back shows in 2017 (89th Awards) and 2018 (90th Awards). Molly McNearney will also serve as executive producer. The 95th Academy Awards will be broadcast live on ABC and other broadcasters around the world on March 12, 2023.
“We’re super thrilled to have Jimmy score his hat trick on this global stage. We know he will be funny and ready for anything!” said Weiss and Kirshner.
“Jimmy is the perfect host to help us recognize the incredible artists and films of our 95th Oscars. His love of movies, live TV expertise, and ability to connect with our global audiences will create an unforgettable experience for our millions of viewers worldwide,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang.
“With Kimmel, Weiss and Kirshner’s fresh perspective and masterful guidance, the Oscars will celebrate its rich 95-year history, the collaborative nature of moviemaking, and our diverse, dynamic and deeply creative community of filmmakers.”
“Having Jimmy Kimmel return to host ‘The Oscars’ is a dream come true. As we see every night on his own show, Jimmy can handle anything with both heart and humor, and we know that he will deliver the laughs and celebratory moments that define the Oscars,” said Craig Erwich, president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. “We love being the home of Hollywood’s biggest night and can’t wait to toast the success of this year’s cinema and storytelling.”
“Being invited to host the Oscars for a third time is either a great honor or a trap. Either way, I am grateful to the Academy for asking me so quickly after everyone good said no,” said Kimmel.
On March 12, 2023, the Dolby Theatre at the Ovation Hollywood will host the 95th Academy Awards, which will be broadcast live on ABC and in more than 200 other countries.
Source: africanentertainment.com
