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Arnold Schwarzenegger confirms King Conan to begin filming in 2027

Arnold Schwarzenegger confirms King Conan to begin filming in 2027

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Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger has confirmed that the long-awaited sequel to ‘Conan the Barbarian’ is set to begin filming in 2027, according to People. Arnold Schwarzenegger has confirmed that the long-awaited sequel to Conan the Barbarian Schwarzenegger revealed that the upcoming film, titled King Conan, is finally moving forward after years of discussions. “Next year we are going to do King Conan,” Schwarzenegger said. “That is a reality now, and I am excited about it.” The actor, who first played the sword-wielding warrior in the 1982 cult classic and later reprised the role in Conan the Destroyer, said he had spent nearly a decade pushing for the sequel to happen. Also Read | Arnold Schwarzenegger at age 78 opens up about ‘crash diet that won’t stop you from having cookies’ “For the last ten years I have been saying, ‘We should do King Conan, and we should get a great script written, get someone who really understands Robert E. Howard, that understands the artwork of Frank Frazetta and to continue,’ ” he said, as per …

Conan O’Brien set to return as Oscars host in 2027 | Hollywood News

Conan O’Brien set to return as Oscars host in 2027 | Hollywood News

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3 min readLos AngelesMay 13, 2026 06:54 PM IST Comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor have announced. O’Brien is set to reunite with producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who return as the show’s executive producers for the fourth consecutive year, while Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return as producers for a third time. Sweeney will also serve as a writer. “We are thrilled to be working again with Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 99th Oscars,” said Kramer and Howell Taylor. “They are an incredible team and have produced such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over the last two years. We are so grateful for their ongoing partnership as we honor our global film community — and we look forward to Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humor.” Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television Group, praised O’Brien for creating remarkable energy around the Oscars. “His singular comedic voice …

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host for the third year in a row with 2027 Academy Awards

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host for the third year in a row with 2027 Academy Awards

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Los Angeles, Comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor have announced. Conan O’Brien will host the Oscars for the third time in a row. REUTERS/Mike Blake (REUTERS) Conan O’Brien returns as Oscars host O’Brien is set to reunite with producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, who return as the show’s executive producers for the fourth consecutive year, while Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return as producers for a third time. Sweeney will also serve as a writer. “We are thrilled to be working again with Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 99th Oscars,” said Kramer and Howell Taylor. “They are an incredible team and have produced such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over the last two years. We are so grateful for their ongoing partnership as we honor our global film community and we look forward to Conan superbly leading the celebration with his brilliance and humor.” Craig Erwich, President of Disney Television …

Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting

Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting

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The 98th Oscars hosted by Conan O’Brien saw a dip in ratings after several years of gains. The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday said that just under 17.9 million viewers tuned into Sunday’s show, which aired live on ABC and was streamed on Hulu. Oscar ratings fall 9% in Conan O’Brien’s second year hosting The ratings are down 9% from last year’s post-pandemic high of 19.7 million viewers who tuned in for O’Brien’s inaugural year as host, when “Anora” swept the awards. The show also yielded a more significant 14% decline from last year in viewership from adults aged 18-49. Sunday’s Oscars saw a showdown between two Warner Bros. films, “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners,” with the former winning best picture and director. Michael B. Jordan won best actor for “Sinners,” the most nominated film in history, with 16, that also broke the record for the most losses by a single film, with 12. And yet despite the dip in audience, the Oscars are still the No. 1 primetime entertainment telecast of the 2025-2026 …

Conan O’Brien addresses ‘frightening times’ in unusually political Oscars monologue; roasts Timothee Chalamet, Netflix

Conan O’Brien addresses ‘frightening times’ in unusually political Oscars monologue; roasts Timothee Chalamet, Netflix

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Talk show host and comedian Conan O’Brien returned to host the Oscars for the second year in a row, and this time, he was not afraid to go there. The host, usually measured in his approach to humour, addressed everything from the Middle East conflict to artificial intelligence (AI) in an unusually politically charged monologue. Host Conan O’Brien speaks onstage during the Oscars show at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Blake TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (REUTERS) Conan opened his second Oscars with a reference to “chaotic and frightening times”, a reference to the conflict in the Middle East between Iran, Israel, and the US. But he added that the current geopolitical climate made the Oscars all the more resonant as a globally unifying force. Roast of Netflix and Amazon Conan then turned his attention to the industry itself, reserving some of his best jokes for streaming giants. Taking a dig at Netflix’s aversion to theatrical releases, Conan joked Netflix chief Ted Sarandos was in a …

The countdown is on for the 98th Oscars, with Conan O’Brien back and a ‘moving’ In Memoriam

The countdown is on for the 98th Oscars, with Conan O’Brien back and a ‘moving’ In Memoriam

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Lynette Howell Taylor has seen the Oscars from a few different vantage points: As a nominee, in 2019 for “A Star is Born,” as a producer of the broadcast in 2020, as a member of the film academy’s board of governors and, for the last three years, as awards chair. It’s made her first year as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences feel like a natural transition. And one thing she is certain of is that every Oscars is unique. The countdown is on for the 98th Oscars, with Conan O’Brien back and a ‘moving’ In Memoriam “Every year is different,” Taylor said in a recent interview alongside film Academy CEO Bill Kramer. “Every season is different. Every set of movies is different. And so, the show is always different every year.” It’s a tricky thing to both honor the people in the room while also making an entertaining show for a home audience. But behind the scenes, from returning host Conan O’Brien to the producers and Emmy-winning production design …

Conan O’Brien ‘In Shock’ Over Rob Reiner Killing, Recalls Saying ‘Good Night’ To Him The Night Before | Hollywood News

Conan O’Brien ‘In Shock’ Over Rob Reiner Killing, Recalls Saying ‘Good Night’ To Him The Night Before | Hollywood News

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Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 05:41 IST Conan O’Brien recalls saying goodnight to Rob and Michele Reiner hours before their deaths, calling the loss “so awful” and hard to comprehend. Conan O’Brien reacts to Rob and Michele Reiner’s deaths. Comedian and host Conan O’Brien has spoken publicly for the first time about the devastating deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer-producer Michele Reiner, describing the experience as deeply shocking. The couple, aged 78 and 70 respectively, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14. Authorities later arrested their son, Nick Reiner, who has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Just hours before the tragedy, Rob, Michele and their son had attended O’Brien’s holiday gathering on December 13. In a recent interview with The New Yorker, O’Brien reflected on the heartbreaking turn of events. “I knew Rob and Michele, and then increasingly got closer and closer to them,” O’Brien said, adding that he and his wife, Liza Powel O’Brien, “were seeing them a lot.” “They were just such lovely people,” …

Conan O’Brien films Bollywood dance number, scores ‘eleventyhundred points’ in gully cricket during India trip. See pics

Conan O’Brien films Bollywood dance number, scores ‘eleventyhundred points’ in gully cricket during India trip. See pics

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Updated on: Nov 17, 2025 09:39 am IST Conan O’Brien is in India currently, seemingly filming an episode of his travel show, Conan O’Brien Must Go. Comedian and talk show host Conan O’Brien is in India currently, his maiden visit to the country. The comedian had sparked buzz about his visit two days ago with a cryptic message: “Hey India, I’m coming to visit and I can’t wait to meet all 1.46 billion of you!” Now, Conan has shared pictures from his trip, which seems to involve participating in the biggest obsessions of Indian people – Bollywood and cricket. Conan O’Brien is in India currently, seemingly filming an episode of his travel show, Conan O’Brien Must Go. Conan O’Brien in India On Sunday, Conan’s team – Team Coco – shared an image of the comedian on their official Instagram handle. It showed the 62-year-old dressed in cricket whites, complete with a standard Team India cable-knit sweater. Conan is seen charging down the street with a bat in hand, seemingly playing gully cricket somewhere. The caption …

Conan O’Brien decries ‘bullies’ while receiving Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize | Hollywood

Conan O’Brien decries ‘bullies’ while receiving Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize | Hollywood

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By Jeff Mason Conan O’Brien decries ‘bullies’ while receiving Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize WASHINGTON -Conan O’Brien accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday with a not-so-subtle broadside against President Donald Trump, whose takeover of the Kennedy Center, which awarded the prize, has shaken the arts world. A host of comedians including David Letterman, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman and Stephen Colbert celebrated O’Brien for comic greatness while ribbing the Trump administration and putting a spotlight on the renowned arts facility that is now overseen by Trump allies. But it was O’Brien, the longtime late-night television host and comedy writer, who aimed his comments most directly at the Republican president without using his name. “Twain hated bullies,” O’Brien said. “He punched up, not down. And he deeply, deeply empathized with the weak.” O’Brien described the award’s namesake as “allergic to hypocrisy” and suspicious of populism and imperialism. “He loved America but knew it was deeply flawed,” O’Brien said. Trump, who came into office in January, has spent the last two months implementing much …

Oscars 2026 Confirms Host: Conan O’Brien to Return After Positive Response to 2025 Telecast; Details

Oscars 2026 Confirms Host: Conan O’Brien to Return After Positive Response to 2025 Telecast; Details

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Conan O’Brien will once again return to hosting Hollywood’s biggest night after his highly acclaimed stint at the 2025 Oscars. Following rave reviews and a five-year high in viewership for this year’s ceremony, the Academy has confirmed his return as the host of the 98th Academy Awards in 2026. Alongside O’Brien, the Academy announced that the show’s creative team will also return. This includes executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, as well as producers Mike Sweeney and Jeff Ross. This year’s broadcast reportedly drew 19.69 million viewers and posted a 4.54 rating among adults aged 18-49. It also dominated social media, generating more than 104.2 million interactions—surpassing the Super Bowl and the Grammys to become the season’s most-tweeted TV event. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and departing president Janet Yang stated, “We are thrilled to bring back Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff, and Mike for the 98th Oscars. This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most …