For the last couple of years the Oscars has had a lot of help from producers Craig Zadan & Neil Meron, the openly gay duo who before taking on the Academy Awards job produced movies like Hairspray and Chicago, as well as putting on Broadway shows such as the successful restaging of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Their mix of stage and screen success has been a big boon for the Oscars, as while hosts Seth MacFarlane and Ellen Degeneres both attracted some criticism, they succeeded in growing the TV audience from previous years.
Now it’s been confirmed that Zadan and Meron will be back for the next ceremony, due to take place February 22nd, 2015.
Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs made the announcement, saying, “Their showmanship has elevated the show to new heights and we are excited to keep the momentum going with this creative partnership,” she said.
Academy CEO Dawn Hudson added, “This year’s show reached viewers of all ages and set social media records, proving that Craig and Neil are masters at tapping into the zeitgeist and capturing the hearts of movie fans around the world.”
Zadan and Meron also released a statement, saying, “We’re proud of the show’s success over the last two years and are eager to embark on another entertaining show to honor this year’s motion pictures.”
This year’s Oscars was the most watched in 14 years, so you can certainly see why Zadan and Meron have been invited back.
As yet there’s no word on a host. Many expect them to try and secure Ellen again, but it’s not known if she’d be willing to return.
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