Why Oscars and Golden Globes Announcing Their Hosts and Dates Early Helps Awards Season
There's a predictable rhythm to awards season: critics' groups weigh in, guilds make their voices heard, and, finally, there's the grand spectacle of the Oscars to close the show. But in recent years, that rhythm has felt more erratic than ever. Last year's SAG Awards became a non-factor since it took place after the final Oscar voting period had concluded. Sudden date changes, last-minute hosting decisions, and uncertainty over producers have made Hollywood's most prestigious night feel rushed rather than revelatory and sometimes anti-climatic rather than suspenseful unfolding. That's why this sudden case of 'planning ahead' by announcing that the Oscars broadcast will air on March 15, 2026, may be the boost the awards season could use.
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Award season is a finely tuned machine, with each show serving a purpose in the greater narrative of honoring the year's best in film (and television). The Golden Globes establishes early momentum, the Critics Choice Awards can reinforce their choice of frontrunners or pivot to highlight a new group of contenders, the SAG Awards offers a direct pulse from industry insiders, and the BAFTAs provide the international perspective. Then there's the other vital guilds — DGA and PGA — to provide a jolt to the proceedings. When the Academy locks in its date 12 months in advance, these precursors can position themselves strategically, ensuring a natural flow rather than an overcrowded calendar.
In the past, shifting Oscar dates have created unnecessary congestion, with some ceremonies rushing to squeeze in before the Academy Awards. And then there are the years that the Oscars abbreviate the season with unforeseen consequences. For example, when the Oscars moved earlier in 2020 (which happened on Feb. 9 and resulted in 'Parasite' winning), the truncated season gave films and performances less time to gain traction.
Each year, one of the most scrutinized decisions is who will host the Oscars. When that choice is left too late, the Academy often scrambles for a last-minute selection, and sometimes that leads to controversy, as seen in the Kevin Hart debacle in 2019. By announcing a host a year in advance, audience anticipation grows, and the producers can focus on putting on a great show.
The best Oscar ceremonies feel like well-orchestrated events, not hurried productions.
Hollywood runs on prestige, and award season isn't just about handing out statues. It's about marketing, campaigning, and celebrating artistry. When the major awards lock in their schedules too late, studios are left scrambling to position their films in the calendar. A clearly defined calendar allows everyone, from distributors to film festivals, to plan their release strategies accordingly.
It could also lead to a more engaged audience. We already know when the Super Bowl is in 2026 (Feb. 8), and while the awards timeline hasn't been announced yet (that comes in April), it helps to have a fuller picture of what's in store.
The entertainment industry thrives on structure. While spontaneity has its place, awards season is a months-long marathon that requires careful orchestration. The Academy and the Globes are taking the lead in announcing their dates, hosts, and producers a full year ahead, setting a new standard that benefits the industry, the audience, and the Oscars' prestige.
After all, if we can predict the likely Oscar nominees months in advance, we can plan the ceremony that celebrates them just as early.
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The studio works on a 'swings and roundabouts' model, which is meant to provide employees with the flexibility to bank hours worked and take time off later. In practice, this caused havoc. One staff member mentioned time off was not tracked well, so it was difficult to adequately resource or finance as needs shifted. Often, they said, staff would work extra hours, but they didn't receive that time back in kind — there was simply no opportunity to take time off with deadlines baring down. Wallace responded to this by stating, 'There was no 'crunch' during the development of Tales of the Shire. We extended deadlines to prioritize the well-being of our team, and all staff worked under New Zealand employment agreements, which ensure fair and adequate compensation for all hours worked.' There is nothing indicating Weta Workshop acted illegally, but staff that spoke to The Verge said there were definitely crunch periods during development of Tales of the Shire. One staff member said they could not remember a time when they were not working beyond 50 hours a week. Another responded to Weta's statement saying there was no crunch by simply texting back 'lol.' On October 4th, 2024, in an all staff meeting, Weta's executive team announced there would be a round of redundancies. It was an incredibly disruptive event that shook the team. 'That really came out of the blue for us,' said one senior developer. Leadership explained the need to cut staff was to provide the studio with long-term sustainability. Other parts of Weta's business were feeling the effects of the pandemic slump in tourism and film, and the studio had yet to sign another contract to fund future projects. Every staff member who spoke with The Verge expressed disappointment. 'It was handled terribly,' said a former member of the team. After the announcement, one staff member said it felt like the 'Hunger Games trials to keep your jobs.' They said those whose roles were being 'disestablished' would need to reapply for their jobs or other jobs within the studio. One developer said that, post-announcement, coming into work 'felt like coming to a funeral.' According to documentation seen by The Verge, the core development team on Tales of the Shire was predominantly male. Only four senior leadership positions on the project were held by women, while 18 were held by men in early 2024. The redundancies in October 2024 saw the departure of four non-male employees on the team. Today, the studio has five non-male employees on its roster of 26 development staff, sources said. Those ratios are not uncommon in modern, mid-sized studios, but sources noted that this had left diverse voices out of key meetings. After a final version of the game was completed in November 2024, about half of the studio began working on DLC, although no contract for that work had been signed with a publisher. Other studio heads that The Verge spoke to suggested this is normal as a game approaches release — and for Weta, it helped keep some members of the studio employed — but it is risky given the difficulties already encountered during development, particularly amid the current state of the games industry. Meanwhile, the other half was tasked with building out the studio's next prototype. The Verge has learned this prototype is codenamed 'Groundhog' and is again based on The Lord of the Rings. It is a roguelike, drawing inspiration from the likes of Baldur's Gate and Diablo. In an effort to ready the prototype for the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, California, this past March, where Weta could pitch it to prospective publishers, some employees suggested the crunch culture and overtime hours persisted. 'There's definitely been crunch, and there's definitely still people doing crunch,' one developer told The Verge in January. 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Tyson also stated there was a 'funding gap' and the studio would attempt to reduce costs by moving all staff to a four-day workweek, with a 20 percent pay cut for a period of three months. The February 21st email called this a 'temporary change,' adding that the goal is to 'keep as many people employed as possible.' The change was reversed in mid-May, ahead of schedule, as the studio worked to polish its Groundhog prototype in the hopes of signing a publisher. Those familiar with development have said it feels like a last ditch, all-in effort to keep the studio going, and The Verge understands there are multiple publishers interested in the game. With Tales of the Shire ready for release, Weta's Game Studio now must fight for survival in an industry trying to find its feet after two tumultuous years. Investment is much harder to come by, redundancies and closures have become commonplace. So what's next? Lawrence is charged with setting the studio's direction going forward, but there are concerns, internally and externally, about his plans. An executive vision for the game studio, revealed to The Verge in a leaked PowerPoint presentation, is that Weta will become a 'work for hire creative services business.' The presentation, delivered in late 2024, suggests the company will 'seek to have worked on five games' over the next five years. It hopes to release at least three, including Tales of the Shire. One staff member said the feeling in the studio was that this presentation was not aimed at staff but seemed to be designed to appease Weta's executives. According to a senior figure in the Australian games industry with knowledge of the strategy, this is a recipe for continued overtime and poor working conditions. 'I, and the wider industry, would love to know how Weta plans to release five games in five years at AAA quality with an A budget, without implementing crunch or exploiting their staff,' they said. We asked Weta to explain this strategy, but it did not respond. Despite the challenging environment and burnout, Tales of the Shire is still scheduled to release in July. When I asked current and former staff their enduring memories of making the game, there was a common theme: they truly care about the world they've built. Several reiterated how dedicated the development team was, striving to live up to the franchise's lofty expectations. 'I could genuinely spend hours playing my own video game, which is probably kind of rare for a developer to say,' one developer said. 'It should be a time of celebration.' In between it all, they've had to contend with periods of crunch and circumstances beyond their control. 'It is in spite of Weta Workshop's leadership that there's a video game made,' said a senior member of the development team. 'It should be a time of celebration, but there's so many people who won't get to celebrate their wins because of this fight against the odds.' Many staff said working at Weta was a lifelong dream — a career highlight. There was excitement about joining a project like Tales of the Shire, especially for those who grew up as fans of The Lord of the Rings. But some of those feelings have eroded. 'The personal pride I have felt about this company is just completely tarnished,' said one former employee. Without significant changes, current and former staff believe the problems experienced developing Tales of the Shire are destined to repeat. 'I don't have a lot of faith in what work we will have after [Tales of the Shire],' one staff member said. Another mentioned ongoing communication and management issues have been flagged with senior Weta members multiple times, but they feel as if the complaints have largely been ignored or dismissed. In the meantime, the uncertainty around the future of Weta Workshop's Game Studio and its next project has left some looking for an exit. But staff believe there is a way to break the curse and buck the trends of the past two years: invest in, and trust, people. To quote one experienced developer: 'I genuinely think that if Weta Workshop nurtured the brilliance in the studio, they could just sit back and profit.' Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Jackson Ryan Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Entertainment Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. 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