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Oscars Considering Having No Host At All This Year, Report Says

With comedian/actor Kevin Hart dropping out of hosting duties for the 91st Academy Awards, many are wondering who will replace him. According to a new report, one of the options that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering is having no host at all.

Variety reports that in this scenario, the Academy might recruit a number of celebrities and other “buzzy people” to present and send the broadcast to its numerous commercial breaks.

One source told Variety that neither the Academy nor ABC had a contingency plan. The next meeting of the Academy’s Board of Governors, which was scheduled before Hart dropped out, will take place this Tuesday. The matter of what to do after Hart’s exit will surely be discussed. Having no host sounds like it is just one possibility that the Academy may be considering.

The 91st Academy Awards take place on February 24. For comparison, the Academy announced Jimmy Kimmel as the host of the 2017 show in May 2017, while Hart was only confirmed as the host for this year’s show last week before he dropped out days later.

Hart backed out of the hosting gig after people discovered years-old tweets where the comedian and actor made homophobic comments. According to Hart, the Academy gave him an ultimatum: apologize or step down as host. Hart initially said he wouldn’t apologize, but he later did, saying he was sorry to the LGBTQ community for “my insensitive words from my past.” He said he chose to step down so as not to become a distraction.

The most recent Academy Awards ceremony saw the viewership lowest in history, with only 26.5 million people tuning in. Presumably in an effort to get more people to watch, the Academy announced a “Popular Film” category, but it was scrapped in the wake of some amount of public backlash.

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Game of the Year

IGN’s Best Game of the Year category is a celebration of the best of the best – the most compelling, thought-provoking, and fun games that we played across all genres and platforms, no matter how big or small.

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Hugely anticipated video games, some of the most thrilling movies and TV shows in years, exciting strides for comics and anime, and tons of incredible new tech have defined a year full of surprise masterpieces and hidden gems.

Best Game of the Year 2018

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Star Wars Board Games, Toys, and More are On Sale at Amazon Right Now

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There’s an incredibly good chance you’re a fan of Star Wars, or know someone who is. That makes Amazon’s deal of the day today ideal for either you or someone you know. The timing is perfect, too, if you’re looking for some last minute Star Wars gifts to give for Christmas this year. The biggest draw are X-Wing and Armada miniatures, but there are some great LEGO Star Wars deals, tons of Star Wars toys on sale, and a wearable Obi-Wan blanket, to keep you warm during the long winter.

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Best Xbox One Game

IGN’s Best Xbox One Game category is a celebration of the Xbox One’s greatest hits this year, including Xbox One exclusives and multiplatform titles.

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Best Xbox One Game of 2018

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Best PlayStation 4 Games

IGN’s Best PlayStation 4 Game category is a celebration of the PlayStation 4’s greatest hits this year, including PS4 exclusives and multiplatform titles.

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Best PlayStation 4 Game of 2018

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Best Nintendo Switch Game

IGN’s Best Nintendo Switch Game category is a celebration of the Nintendo Switch’s greatest hits this year, including Switch exclusives, multiplatform titles, and its huge roster of indie game ports.

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Best Nintendo Switch Game of 2018

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Best PC Game

IGN’s Best PC Game category is a celebration of the PC’s greatest hits this year and a testament to its versatility as a platform.

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Best PC Game of 2018

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