Not gonna lie, I felt mildly terrified reading this partly because the idea of the Oscars on YouTube feels mildly apocalyptic. But then again, I'm not on YouTube much so I could be prejudiced.
I just find it partly amusing that the Academy loses its collective shit over the ratings of, wait for it, an AWARDS SHOW. Do they really have to think about how many people are watching? And I say this as someone who likes to watch the shows.
But the idea of showing trailers during the ceremony is brilliant. It's like what Super Bowl does, and would be a great incentive to get people to tune in just to see what's going to drop.
I actually like some of the musical numbers; this year's were great, but it's because they were more than just needle drops in the films and full on spectacle performances that invoked the source material.
I get it! I'm not suggesting they're bad by any means but this is supposed to be an event about cinema. And in the spirit of cutting down time, I would like to see performances/demos for that instead. If I want to listen to songs, I can watch the Grammys.
Once again agree with all of your thoughtful (creative, fun, That's Entertainment and taste making) suggestions for YouTube Oscars, except maybe giving Anne Hathaway a second chance. ;) (No one can surpass Billy Crystal in my book.) And I would double down and add to cutting scripted banter for presenters, yes please!!! Whoever wrote the blather for Will Arnett and Channing Tatum (both lovely actors, I enjoy watching, but now hold partly responsible) should be sent to writer's prison, it was completely disrespectful to the entire Animation community. A community who already feels the second-class treatment of the industry. BTW all of your inventive suggestions for design, lighting, costumes, sound, music should be done for the Animation noms.... Love your short animation film idea, how cool would that be... My great hope is whoever is the mover and shaker at Oscar YouTube time read your article and implements at least a few of your fantastic ideas, which are now their ideas. :)
Hahaha, I fully concede - she would have to briefed ENTIIIIIIIRELY differently to be allowed back on stage as a host again. And yes yes yes yes Billy is my fave host too!
The scripted "banter" at the Oscars is truly an out of touch abomination. It is embarrassing to think that this is the best we've got for the biggest awards event in our industry. It needs to go. I'm sick and tired of the SNL-fication of everything and how it has permeated all types of events just to make them "passable".
And yes, I absolutely agree. I made a note that I would do the pre-season event for all craft-related categories (I just realized my piece was already getting out of hand at 5000+ words). I would love to see some live animation face-offs/healthy competitions. Thank you so so much for this thoughtful comment 💖
Not gonna lie, I felt mildly terrified reading this partly because the idea of the Oscars on YouTube feels mildly apocalyptic. But then again, I'm not on YouTube much so I could be prejudiced.
I just find it partly amusing that the Academy loses its collective shit over the ratings of, wait for it, an AWARDS SHOW. Do they really have to think about how many people are watching? And I say this as someone who likes to watch the shows.
But the idea of showing trailers during the ceremony is brilliant. It's like what Super Bowl does, and would be a great incentive to get people to tune in just to see what's going to drop.
I actually like some of the musical numbers; this year's were great, but it's because they were more than just needle drops in the films and full on spectacle performances that invoked the source material.
I get it! I'm not suggesting they're bad by any means but this is supposed to be an event about cinema. And in the spirit of cutting down time, I would like to see performances/demos for that instead. If I want to listen to songs, I can watch the Grammys.
In line with your original post, we need a bar cam, too. Full on comedic greek chorus.
Once again agree with all of your thoughtful (creative, fun, That's Entertainment and taste making) suggestions for YouTube Oscars, except maybe giving Anne Hathaway a second chance. ;) (No one can surpass Billy Crystal in my book.) And I would double down and add to cutting scripted banter for presenters, yes please!!! Whoever wrote the blather for Will Arnett and Channing Tatum (both lovely actors, I enjoy watching, but now hold partly responsible) should be sent to writer's prison, it was completely disrespectful to the entire Animation community. A community who already feels the second-class treatment of the industry. BTW all of your inventive suggestions for design, lighting, costumes, sound, music should be done for the Animation noms.... Love your short animation film idea, how cool would that be... My great hope is whoever is the mover and shaker at Oscar YouTube time read your article and implements at least a few of your fantastic ideas, which are now their ideas. :)
Thank you for championing movie love Sophie!
Hahaha, I fully concede - she would have to briefed ENTIIIIIIIRELY differently to be allowed back on stage as a host again. And yes yes yes yes Billy is my fave host too!
The scripted "banter" at the Oscars is truly an out of touch abomination. It is embarrassing to think that this is the best we've got for the biggest awards event in our industry. It needs to go. I'm sick and tired of the SNL-fication of everything and how it has permeated all types of events just to make them "passable".
And yes, I absolutely agree. I made a note that I would do the pre-season event for all craft-related categories (I just realized my piece was already getting out of hand at 5000+ words). I would love to see some live animation face-offs/healthy competitions. Thank you so so much for this thoughtful comment 💖