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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans of Beloved ABC Series Remain Hopeful After Disappointing Update
With so many fan-favorite TV shows getting hit with cancellations across several primetime television networks, it's understandable that fans of ABC's Doctor Odyssey are feeling the heat. The cruise ship medical drama from Ryan Murphy is currently in limbo as the only show on ABC that hasn't been renewed or canceled. Of course, the fact that the network didn't flat-out cancel it is a positive sign, however, fans are concerned that its fate hangs in the balance. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Fans grew even more worried when the series was removed from ABC's fall lineup, with new spinoff 9-1-1: Nashville—also from Murphy—slotted in its Thursday night time slot. 'Doctor Odyssey isn't currently on our schedule,' Craig Erwich, President, Disney Television Group, revealed to Deadline, explaining the reason behind the decision as, 'Ryan's really busy. He's doing a lot with us. 9-1-1, 9-1-1 Nashville, All's Fair [for Hulu]. So we're just continuing that creative conversations with him.''I really love Doctor Odyssey, I think it's a wildly inventive show, and we're doing everything we can to support it,' he continued. 'That decision ultimately lies with Ryan Murphy, whether Ryan wants to continue to do it, and he feels like there's stories to tell that he feels confident in.' Erwich explained that despite a huge initial interest in the show, the momentum has leveled off, and the series is expensive to produce with A-list guest stars appearing in nearly every episode.A decision is said to come before the end of June on whether the series starring Don Johnson and Joshua Jackson will continue, but fans are already vocal about their disappointment that it won't return in the fall—or possibly at all. "me if they don't renew doctor odyssey like PLEASE i need my silly little boat show," one fan wrote alongside a gif of a car going over a cliff, as another broke down, "Give me the doctor odyssey renewal PLEASE idc if I have to wait just give us the confirmation!!!!!!" The reactions continued with, "Doctor Odyssey was actually good. It deserves a second season. SMH," "really need doctor odyssey to be renewed i already lost too many awesome series to cancellation im traumatized" and "you're telling me doctor odyssey hasn't been renewed because ryan murphy hasn't decided if he's TOO BUSY for it or not?" Premiering in Sept. 2024, the series set on a luxury cruise ship also stars Phillipa Soo and Sean Teale. The season (or series) finale will air on Thursday, May 15. In addition to Doctor Odyssey, Will Trent and The Rookie were also missing from the fall lineup as ABC revealed they would be held for midseason premieres.
Chicago Tribune
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Conan O'Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026
Conan O'Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. The late-night host and comedian will preside over the 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, the film academy's leadership said Monday. 'The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,' O'Brien said in a statement. This year was O'Brien's first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in five years despite the winning movie, 'Anora,' being relatively small. An estimated 19.7 million viewers watched the 97th Academy Awards ceremony earlier this month, according to broadcaster ABC, with a big lift among people aged 18 to 49, driven by mobile and laptop watches from younger viewers. It was also the most watched prime-time entertainment show of 2025. 'Conan's unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I'm excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance,' said Craig Erwich, the president of Disney Television Group, in a statement. Next year O'Brien will also be surrounded by a familiar team, with Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan returning as executive producers of the show and Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney as producers. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a joint statement that it's an honor to be working again with the group behind this year's broadcast. 'This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most beautiful and impactful way,' Kramer and Yang said. 'Conan was the perfect host — skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence.' The show also succeeded in social media metrics, outperforming both the Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl, according to Oscars organizers. This was the first time that the show was streamed live simultaneously on Hulu, which was not without its glitches. The timing of the announcement of next year's hosting and producing teams — less than a month after this year's Oscars — is unusually early for the film academy and ABC.
Asharq Al-Awsat
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Conan O'Brien Will Return as Oscars Host in 2026
Conan O'Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. The late-night host and comedian will preside over the 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, the film academy's leadership said Monday. 'The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,' O'Brien said in a statement. This year was O'Brien's first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in five years despite the winning movie, 'Anora,' being relatively small. An estimated 19.7 million viewers watched the 97th Academy Awards ceremony earlier this month, according to broadcaster ABC, with a big lift among people aged 18 to 49, driven by mobile and laptop watches from younger viewers. It was also the most watched prime-time entertainment show of 2025. 'Conan's unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I'm excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance,' said Craig Erwich, the president of Disney Television Group, in a statement. Next year O'Brien will also be surrounded by a familiar team, with Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan returning as executive producers of the show and Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney as producers. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a joint statement that it's an honor to be working again with the group behind this year's broadcast. 'This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most beautiful and impactful way,' Kramer and Yang said. 'Conan was the perfect host — skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence.' The show also succeeded in social media metrics, outperforming both the Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl, according to Oscars organizers. This was the first time that the show was streamed live simultaneously on Hulu, which was not without its glitches. The timing of the announcement of next year's hosting and producing teams — less than a month after this year's Oscars — is unusually early for the film academy and ABC.
CBS News
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Conan O'Brien is returning as Oscars host in 2026
Conan O'Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026. The late-night host and comedian will preside over the 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, the film academy's leadership said Monday. "The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech," O'Brien said in a statement. This year was O'Brien's first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in five years despite the winning movie, "Anora," being relatively small. An estimated 19.7 million viewers watched the 97th Academy Awards ceremony earlier this month, according to broadcaster ABC, with a big lift among people aged 18 to 49, driven by mobile and laptop watches from younger viewers. It was also the most watched prime-time entertainment show of 2025. "Conan's unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I'm excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance," said Craig Erwich, the president of Disney Television Group, in a statement. Next year O'Brien will also be surrounded by a familiar team, with Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan returning as executive producers of the show and Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney as producers. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a joint statement that it's an honor to be working again with the group behind this year's broadcast. "This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most beautiful and impactful way," Kramer and Yang said. "Conan was the perfect host - skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence." The show also succeeded in social media metrics, outperforming both the Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl, according to Oscars organizers. This was the first time that the show was streamed live simultaneously on Hulu, which was not without its glitches. The timing of the announcement of next year's hosting and producing teams - less than a month after this year's Oscars - is unusually early for the film academy and ABC. O'Brien, 61, spent nearly three decades as a late-night host. In 2015, he became the "longest-working current late night talk show host" in the U.S., following David Letterman's retirement, according to TBS . He has hosted other high-profile awards shows, including hosting the Emmys in 2002 and 2006. Before he became a well-known TV personality, O'Brien was a writer for "Saturday Night Live" and "The Simpsons."
See - Sada Elbalad
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Conan O'Brien Returns as Oscars Host, 2026 Date Revealed
Yara Sameh The Academy Awards want more Conan! After a rapturous reception at this year's Oscars, emcee Conan O'Brien will return to the Dolby Theatre for the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026. The announcement comes from Bill Kramer, Academy CEO, and Janet Yang, Academy president, who also confirmed the return of the Emmy-winning producing team Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who will lead the show for the third consecutive year. Using his signature humor, O'Brien quipped in a statement: 'The only reason I'm hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech.' Brody's best actor speech for 'The Brutalist' clocked in as the longest in the ceremony's history. The 97th Oscars, held earlier this month, delivered the highest viewership numbers in five years. The broadcast drew 19.69 million viewers and had a dominant presence on social media, racking up 104.2 million interactions, surpassing both the Grammys and the Super Bowl in online engagement. Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, praised O'Brien's 'unforgettable performance,' conveying he's a a great choice to lead Hollywood's biggest night once again. 'Conan's unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I'm excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance.' The 97th Oscars, held earlier this month, delivered the highest viewership numbers in five years. The broadcast drew 19.69 million viewers and had a dominant presence on social media, racking up 104.2 million interactions, surpassing both the Grammys and the Super Bowl in online engagement. Behind the scenes, Kapoor and Mullan will once again oversee production, promising another dazzling celebration of cinema. 'We are both so honored to be returning in our roles for the 98th Oscars,' the producers said. 'We can't wait to work with Conan and his entire team as we continue to explore even more special and heartfelt opportunities to celebrate next year's nominees and the impact of film around the world.' O'Brien's return marks another milestone in a career spanning decades in television and comedy. He currently hosts the podcast 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend' and the HBO/Max travel series 'Conan O'Brien Must Go' and will appear in the upcoming feature film 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.' The 98th Academy Awards will air live on ABC on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
