Billy Crystal says he hopes individuals tune in for this weekend’s Oscars

Crystal is aware of a factor or two in regards to the Oscars after internet hosting the present 9 instances.

“I’ve nice religion within the producers,” Crystal informed CNN in an interview on Thursday, whereas selling his upcoming film, “Right here Immediately.”

“Mr. Soderbergh is a genius, and my hope is that they will do one thing that’s so troublesome to do. I simply hope that individuals watch and recognize how troublesome it’s to drag off a present like this and concentrate on the work — the good performing and directing in each class and recognize it. Hopefully, we are going to get again to the flicks.”

The present’s producers — Steven Soderbergh, Stacey Sher and Jesse Collins — not too long ago stated it is going to be an expertise not like something in Oscars historical past.