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Conan Roasts Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos at Oscars
16 Mar
Summary
- Conan O'Brien opened the Oscars with jokes aimed at Ted Sarandos.
- Sarandos was teased about his streaming platform's popularity.
- Netflix received numerous award nominations for its films.

Conan O'Brien, hosting the recent Academy Awards ceremony, initiated the event with a pointed opening monologue. His routine included a series of jokes directed at Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. O'Brien humorously implied that this event marked Sarandos's inaugural visit to a physical theater. He further elaborated with a skit imagining Sarandos's dismay at a crowded theater instead of a home full of Netflix viewers.
Despite the comedic jabs, Sarandos was observed to be in good humor and appreciated the jest. He was seen laughing along with the rest of the attendees. This comedic moment occurred against the backdrop of significant recognition for Netflix, with several of its productions receiving award nominations. Notable films like "Frankenstein," "KPop Demon Hunters," "Blue Moon," "Train Dreams," and "All the Empty Rooms" were honored.




