Wednesday, March 25, 2026
ADVT 
Hollywood

Jimmy Kimmel In No Hurry To Write Oscar Jokes

IANS, 09 Jan, 2018 01:52 PM
    TV show host Jimmy Kimmel says he is in no hurry to start writing his material for his hosting gig at the Academy Awards 2018.
     
     
    Whether it is related to industry's ongoing discussion about sexual misconduct or the campaign by women to lead a change -- the themes which dominated the conversation at Golden Globe Awards on Sunday -- Kimmel says it is difficult to judge what the mood will be at the event to be held on March 4 here, reports cnn.com. 
     
     
    "I do thank (Seth Meyers) for being that litmus test," Kimmel told reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour, referencing the Golden Globes host. 
     
     
    "As far as how I will handle it, the problem is it's two months from now. So it's almost like getting into a hot tub or something; you can't really know what the temperature is until you get there. I couldn't tell you that I have one joke in mind that I know I'll do."
     
     
    Whether sexual harassment will continue to be top of mind remains to be seen, said Kimmel. But he thinks the moment had a noticeable impact on the red carpet, reports cnn.com. 
     
     
    "I thought the red carpet was really interesting because people were talking about something for once, and I think that was refreshing. And at the very least, it was great to see people discussing something of significance. I think, ultimately, how can you argue that any of this is anything but good?"
     
     
    Asked whether he will write some jokes about disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, Kimmel said: "You can but you just don't know. Who's to say Harvey Weinstein is going to be alive in two months?"
     
     
    Kimmel -- known for his hit "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show, which is aired in India on Star World and Star World HD -- made a successful debut as the host of the Oscars last year. 

    MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

    The Weeknd, Selena Gomez Planning 'Summer Wedding'

    Singers The Weeknd and Selena Gomez are reportedly planning a "summer wedding", which will be held in August this year.

    The Weeknd, Selena Gomez Planning 'Summer Wedding'

    Ben Affleck Is Doing Fantastic: Matt Damon

    Actor Matt Damon says his friend and actor-filmmaker Ben Affleck is doing "fantastic" after he went to a rehabilitation centre for alcohol addiction earlier this year.

    Ben Affleck Is Doing Fantastic: Matt Damon

    Brad Pitt Joined Jolie, Kids On Cambodia Trip

    Brad Pitt Joined Jolie, Kids On Cambodia Trip
    Actor-filmmaker Brad Pitt secretly joined his former wife Angelina Jolie during a trip to Cambodia in February.

    Brad Pitt Joined Jolie, Kids On Cambodia Trip

    Justin Bieber, Zayn Malik Planning Collaboration

    Singers Justin Bieber and Zayn Malik are reportedly planning to collaborate for a new single.

    Justin Bieber, Zayn Malik Planning Collaboration

    'Golmaal Again' Best Set I've Been On: Parineeti Chopra

    'Golmaal Again' Best Set I've Been On: Parineeti Chopra
    Actress Parineeti Chopra says working in Rohit Shetty's "Golmaal Again" is a matter of honour for her.

    'Golmaal Again' Best Set I've Been On: Parineeti Chopra

    Taking Time To Have A Personal Life: Selena Gomez

    Singer Selena Gomez, who is currently rumoured to be in a relationship with singer The Weeknd, says she is now taking time to have a personal life.

    Taking Time To Have A Personal Life: Selena Gomez