Then the Los Angeles wildfires changed everything.
How do we reflect on it?
Its definitely influenced our show.
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We have moments that definitely acknowledge the fires, what has happened.
It was repeated last year, but this time will be different according to Kapoor.
We love that storytelling.
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He added that the Fab 5 wont be utilized for the directing category, which could have made sense.
He said instead that they have something really great planned for directing.
He also says top comedians may be dropping by for cameos during the broadcast.
Kapoor would neither confirm nor deny that they would be opening the show when I asked about that.
Some of them are pre-taped.
A lot of them are live in the room.
So, yes, there will be some pre-tapes.
Kimmel couldnt resistreading the post on air, even if wife and co-producer McNearney reportedly didnt encourage it.
You know, we cant necessarily control how speeches come together and how people are inspired at the moment.
And so, yeah, I mean [politics] is definitely not our focus.
How do they feel it will affect the show and ratings?
Its like everybody who actually works on Hulu is actually also involved now at the Oscars.
So, were really excited about that opportunity.
It really hasnt impacted our show flow.
Everybodys invited, you know, and we dont have our full RSVP list yet.
Finally, dont expect a three-hour show.
It rarely happens, and Mullan is resigned to that.
We always want to bring it in at three and a half hours.
Its three and a half, Mullan promised and hopefully not a minute more.
