This year's host recently gave an insight into the creative process that makes the Academy Awards such an entertaining night.
Although hosting the Oscars would be a daunting task for practically anyone, Neil Patrick Harris has definitely been preparing as much as possible for the big night, which is expected to include dance and singing performances, comedy routines as well as Hollywood's biggest names receiving the prestigious awards.
Harris is the host of the 87th Academy Awards
So the creative process in planning the night's entertainment is undoubtedly a huge task to undertake, and Harris recently released a behind-the-scenes clip showing what it takes to make the Academy Awards so special.
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In the short video, the 'How I Met Your Mother' alum discusses working alongside the show producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan, as well as the importance of making the A-List stars in attendance and the viewers at home as conformable as possible.
As for his own preparation, Harris has been researching what makes a successful awards spectacle. "I spent a lot of time looking at past years' shows and what they accomplished, and then from that I'm trying to see what's left," he said in the video. "So with that in my mind I had hired on a team of writers and we come up with an idea that we think is unique to film, but is also cool to watch live, that will also be another level cool to watch at home."
"There will be a musical number at some point in the show. I'm a magician so I wouldn't be surprised if there's a hint of magic," Harris continued to tease, before adding, "I fear I've said too much."
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At the start of this month, Harris also hinted about what to expect during the Oscars Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton. He told all of this year's nominees and their guests that "everything will be f-king hilarious!"
Neil Patrick Harris will host 87th Academy Awards on Feb. 22, 2015.
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