A look at how the Oscars plans on retaining their audience and entice more viewers
That is part of the plan to shake up this year's Academy Awards telecast, which faces a pivotal test on Sunday to try and rebound from last year's record-low ratings.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Hall and Sykes promised a gentler tone to reflect the show theme of "Movie Lovers Unite." Last year, when the COVID-19 pandemic prompted organizers to move the ceremony to a train station with limited attendance and no musical performances, viewership sank to 10.4 million on ABC, which has rights to televise the show through 2028.
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