Feldman is a former studio executive, awards consultant, and 27-year member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences' public relations branch. His views are his own. We've heard it all…
This year's Oscars weren't just a disappointment in terms of viewership — down 16%, with tepid reviews for host Neil Patrick Harris — it also speaks to a much larger problem for Hollywood. The Oscars…
In updated “fast national” results from Nielsen for Sunday night, ABC’s telecast of the Academy Awards averaged 36.6 million viewers and a 10.8 rating in adults 18-49 — declines of 16% and 18%…
Neil Patrick Harris opened the 2015 Oscars with a tongue-in-cheek song and dance number, managing to get in the now obligatory awards show joke about Kanye West’s penchant for rushing the stage…
Neil Patrick Harris brought an obvious bag of tricks to his role as Oscar host, and his opening number took clever advantage of talents he has showcased in stints emceeing the Tonys and Emmys. Owing…
All the looks from the Academy Awards red carpet.
For the second year in a row, ABC will stream the Academy Awards online through its Watch ABC app. Customers with a participating pay TV provider can click here to access the broadcast of Sunday’s…
Neil Patrick Harris will host the 2015 Oscars on Feb. 22, but how much do you know about the multihyphenate performer? Test your knowledge with Variety‘s quiz to find out whether you’re a…
Unlike most years, when you can predict everything that will happen at the Oscars before the ceremony even starts, this year's telecast could be full of surprises. It's not just that the best picture…
Oscarcast producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have tapped “Frozen” tunesmiths Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez to write an original number for host Neil Patrick Harris on the Feb. 22…
