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'Oscar Can Never Be Horizontal' — Conan O'Brien Reveals the Weird Academy Demands for Oscars Statues in Promos
Today in weird news, recent Oscars host Conan O’Brien revealed that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences refused to allow him and his team to clothe an Oscar statue or lay it horizontally for promotional ads they pitched for the ceremony.
Conan O’Brien has revealed what the Oscars wouldn’t let him do
Conan O’Brien hosted this year’s Academy Awards and he has revealed some golden ideas he and his writer weren’t allowed to execute. In an episode of his “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, O’Brien and Mike Sweeney, who served as his head writer for the Oscars, discussed some behind-the-scenes moments from the recent event.
‘Oscar is always naked’: Conan O’Brien breaks his silence on the Academy’s quirky rules
Looks like Conan O'Brien didn't sign an NDA. The freshly minted Oscars host has revealed several secrets about the Academy's quirky rules for its 97-year-old, 13-inch, eight-pound golden mascot. "No clothing on Oscar.
Conan O'Brien Reveals Oscars Joke Academy Cut—'They Are Very Serious'
Conan O'Brien revealed on his podcast that part of his Oscars promo joke was cut by the Academy.
Conan O'Brien Details Oscars Opening That Got Cut, Says the Academy Refused to Let Him Put Clothes on an Oscar or Lay It Down Horizontally: ‘That Blew My Mind'
Conan O’Brien and his Oscars head writer Mike Sweeney revealed on the former’s podcast that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences refused to let them put clothes on an Oscar or have it presented horizontally.
Conan O'Brien Reveals the Shocking Oscars Rule That "Blew My Mind"
Conan O’Brien, who hosted the 2025 Oscars in Los Angeles March 2, shared some of his ideas that were ultimately cut from the ceremony due to surprising Academy rules.
Conan O'Brien Was Banned From Putting Clothes On A Giant Oscar Statue
Conan O'Brien was banned from putting clothes on a giant Oscar statue or depicting it lying down.
Oscar Statuette: What is the Oscar statue supposed to be?
The Oscar Statuette, officially named the Academy Award of Merit, stands as one of the most iconic symbols of achievement in ...
How Much Is an Oscar Worth and Why Is It Called an Oscar Award? Plus More Oscar Statue Facts
According to the Academy, its highest honor is worth a lowly buck! That’s because the group’s own regulations state that any ...
Who is the Oscar statue modeled after? Meet the man who claimed it was him
Emilio Fernandez, then a well-known Mexican actor and filmmaker, claimed to model for the Oscar statue during his stay in Hollywood in the 1920s, ABC 15 in Arizona reports. Need a break? Play the USA ...
Academy Awards: A priceless Oscar statue costs $400 to make and is worth far less. Here's why
How much is an Oscar trophy really worth? The coveted award is both priceless and almost worthless for the winners.
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Jennifer Lopez Looked Like an Oscar Statue in a Gold Bodycon Dress with Skirt Cutouts
The Marry Me actress’s gold knit gown appeared to take sartorial inspiration from the coveted Oscar statue, thanks to its ...
From Fabulous to Phallic: How 13 Artists Reimagined the Oscar
We asked 13 of the country’s top painters and sculptors to put their own spin on the famous statuette. Here’s what they came ...
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The 2025 Oscars Snub That Fans Are Still Fuming Over
With very limited spots at the Oscars, not every good actor, screenplay, or score can get a chance to win a statue. As time ...