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Allan Black · March 18th, 2026, 10:32 PM

I watched the 2026 Oscars and enjoyed it. I thought the host Conan O’Brien did a good job, except for one dig at the current administration he kept well away from U.S. politics which I thought added class to the night.

The inaugural Academy Award was for Best Casting and for the first time a woman in a mans world, Autumn Durald Arkapaw won Best Cinematography for her work with the movie Sinners. She made history as the first woman and the first Black cinematographer to win the award in the Academy's 98-year history. In her acceptance speech when she said, “This is for all the women in the industry” she received a standing ovation.

Most of the reviews following the 2026 Oscars were well .. kind, but all mentioned the increase in streaming and the diminishing tv viewer ratings which is why when ABC saw this coming, in 2029 they’ll pass the annual Oscars ceremony on to YouTube.

And an industry employing many thousands around the world, today facing the threat of AI, is way far worse than when sound first
came to silent movies and all the worlds movie theatres had to install sound gear.

One aspect that was apparent, in the ‘In Memoriam’ review when we were all teenagers, the last of the Hollywood film stars we admired and grew up with, are now passing away.

However on the upside, the best Oscars closing theme was in 2020. It was composed by Ludwig Göransson. He won the Best Original Score Oscar for his work on the film Black Panther in 2019. He also received the Best Original Score Oscar for his score in Sinners at the 2026 Academy Awards, his third Oscar win.

In 2029 YouTube probably won’t have a theme for their Oscars presentation too expensive, so except for two more in 2027 and 2028 this will be the last time you’ll hear one. This really is an Oscars theme, recording bongos in a big orchestra is not easy. Sound UP, enjoy …

Andrew Smith · March 19th, 2026, 11:06 AM

I don't watch the Oscars, but I sure did notice this post-event photo. Tells me more than hours of television would.

Andrew

Doug Jensen · March 19th, 2026, 11:42 AM

That brings back memories. The first big event I went to as a kid was a Blackhawks hockey game at Chicago Stadium. The only memory I have from that day is how great it was just to be able to throw your trash on the ground! I thought that was cool and it stuck in my head.

Allan Black · Today, 01:03 AM

Yep Doug first impressions stay with you. At about 7yrs. my folks took me to my first circus. One of the acts was this colourful clown in the main ring. After his final bit, he bowed stood up, took his straw hat off and taking it by the brim he spun it away and it flew straight out the entrance door.

Big applause and he bowed again and when he straightened up, his hat flew in the opposite door behind him and hit him in the back of his head. The audience went crazy and it took me a while to figure out how he did that.

Did you hear that 2020 Oscars theme. I worked recording orchestras and that version is great, it has anticipation, excitement, announcement, award and acceptance, all the ingredients for an Oscar award.

Beautifully balanced it was played live at the Dolby Theatre. At 3.25 in the final credits nearby Capitol Recording Studios gets a nod. There the 42 piece 2020 orchestra conducted by Rickey Minor, had to prepare approximately 134 separate pieces of music, including excerpts from the five nominated musical scores during the show, as well as category intros, play-ons and transitions over 4 x 3hr sessions. Just imagine the work for the folk handling all the musical scores.

Here’s the brass section at Capitol, those guys stay in top form and earn the big money …

March 18th, 2026, 10:32 PM	#1
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 3,050	2026 oscars. I watched the 2026 Oscars and enjoyed it. I thought the host Conan O’Brien did a good job, except for one dig at the current administration he kept well away from U.S. politics which I thought added class to the night. The inaugural Academy Award was for Best Casting and for the first time a woman in a mans world, Autumn Durald Arkapaw won Best Cinematography for her work with the movie Sinners. She made history as the first woman and the first Black cinematographer to win the award in the Academy's 98-year history. In her acceptance speech when she said, “This is for all the women in the industry” she received a standing ovation. Most of the reviews following the 2026 Oscars were well .. kind, but all mentioned the increase in streaming and the diminishing tv viewer ratings which is why when ABC saw this coming, in 2029 they’ll pass the annual Oscars ceremony on to YouTube. And an industry employing many thousands around the world, today facing the threat of AI, is way far worse than when sound first came to silent movies and all the worlds movie theatres had to install sound gear. One aspect that was apparent, in the ‘In Memoriam’ review when we were all teenagers, the last of the Hollywood film stars we admired and grew up with, are now passing away. However on the upside, the best Oscars closing theme was in 2020. It was composed by Ludwig Göransson. He won the Best Original Score Oscar for his work on the film Black Panther in 2019. He also received the Best Original Score Oscar for his score in Sinners at the 2026 Academy Awards, his third Oscar win. In 2029 YouTube probably won’t have a theme for their Oscars presentation too expensive, so except for two more in 2027 and 2028 this will be the last time you’ll hear one. This really is an Oscars theme, recording bongos in a big orchestra is not easy. Sound UP, enjoy … YouTube (Short URL) __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated. Last edited by Allan Black; March 18th, 2026 at 11:09 PM.

March 19th, 2026, 11:06 AM	#2
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March 19th, 2026, 11:42 AM	#3
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,522	Re: 2026 oscars. That brings back memories. The first big event I went to as a kid was a Blackhawks hockey game at Chicago Stadium. The only memory I have from that day is how great it was just to be able to throw your trash on the ground! I thought that was cool and it stuck in my head. __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

Today, 01:03 AM	#4
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 3,050	Re: 2026 oscars. Yep Doug first impressions stay with you. At about 7yrs. my folks took me to my first circus. One of the acts was this colourful clown in the main ring. After his final bit, he bowed stood up, took his straw hat off and taking it by the brim he spun it away and it flew straight out the entrance door. Big applause and he bowed again and when he straightened up, his hat flew in the opposite door behind him and hit him in the back of his head. The audience went crazy and it took me a while to figure out how he did that. Did you hear that 2020 Oscars theme. I worked recording orchestras and that version is great, it has anticipation, excitement, announcement, award and acceptance, all the ingredients for an Oscar award. Beautifully balanced it was played live at the Dolby Theatre. At 3.25 in the final credits nearby Capitol Recording Studios gets a nod. There the 42 piece 2020 orchestra conducted by Rickey Minor, had to prepare approximately 134 separate pieces of music, including excerpts from the five nominated musical scores during the show, as well as category intros, play-ons and transitions over 4 x 3hr sessions. Just imagine the work for the folk handling all the musical scores. Here’s the brass section at Capitol, those guys stay in top form and earn the big money … Attached Thumbnails __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.