Via the Hollywood Reporter comes the news that Sid Ganis, President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences teased possible Oscar winners with the news that year’s awards will be something we haven’t seen before:
Academy chief promises ‘truly different’ Oscars
It’s understandable why the Academy feels the need for this of course. With the rise of an infinite supply of content, first via TV, and now through the Internet, movies, (and therefore promotional devices for movies), no longer have the cultural currency they used to. More folks tune into an episode of American Idol than last year’s Oscars.
Something must be done.
But what?
Some might worry that Sidney, producer of such films as ‘Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo’, and ‘The Master of Disguise’, (2% rating on Rotten Tomatoes!) might not be up to the task.
I disagree.
As someone who’s directed shows that are just as low-brow as Deuce, (Blind People stumbling after oranges rolling downhill? You Betcha!), I know how tough it is to get something made. Also I know I’ve got hidden depths – so I’m trusting Ganis does as well. I must admit I’m genuinely curious – what does he mean when he says:
“…it’s going to be a show that takes some risks…your categories are being presented in a completely different way. Heads up.”
Here’s hoping the producers of the Night do something that really shakes things up the – really brings back some excitement to the occasion. If you read from this AP article you get sense of what they’re thinking:
Judd Apatow to create short film for Oscar show
Hmm. It seems the idea is inject content into the show. Making it a showcase for exclusive short films by directors – thereby creating the same buzz the Superbowl does for commercials.
Smart.
And, if you extrapolate from this one can imagine the Oscars previewing exclusive footage from upcoming films – why not screen a complete scene from Watchmen or Avatar?
If this is in fact what they’re planning – making the Oscars relevant again by presenting something genuinely new – they just might have chance to be relevant again.
I wonder, to bring the Oscars back – what would you do ?
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(Photo above: The traditional way of doing things as seen at last year’s Oscars)
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The problem with the Oscars is they spent the last 15 years making sure nothing can go wrong -and for the last 10 years or more, they succeeded.
Bo-ring!
I'm glad you asked.
First, I would seat Jennifer Aniston next to Brangelina. Then seat Jon Voit on the other side of them.
No more musical presentations, unless it's someone like Bruce Springsteen. Just give him the award already, and he'll be the only one to perform. None of the other nominees.
If a “Batman” or “SpiderMan”-type movie wins an award (inevitiably in some technical category, like “editing” or “sound”), Batman or Spiderman MUST be present to accept the award. (can you imagine C. Bale, in full Batman regalia, accepting the Oscar?)
Jack Nicholson will be required to give a brief speech every year, whether he's nominated or not.
“Bathroom Cam” – not in the stalls, of course, but in the general area where you can see which celebrities have entered the bathroom, and listen in on any interactions going on inside.
The BAFTAs used to be very good whilst they had Stephen Fry presenting. A funny, intelligent and sensitive man who gave the proceedings some real class and entertainment. But then the BAFTAs have always been better than the Oscars because they allow the award winners time to actually say something coherent. No ad breaks either!
A gripe I have here about the Oscars is that they're not available on any of the free channels in Britain – so I've not actually seen them in full for the last five years or so. Maybe I haven't missed much.
The BAFTAs used to be very good whilst they had Stephen Fry presenting. A funny, intelligent and sensitive man who gave the proceedings some real class and entertainment. But then the BAFTAs have always been better than the Oscars because they allow the award winners time to actually say something coherent. No ad breaks either!
A gripe I have here about the Oscars is that they're not available on any of the free channels in Britain – so I've not actually seen them in full for the last five years or so. Maybe I haven't missed much.
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