Emmy-winning late-night talk show host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel has been booked to host the Oscars telecast on ABC for a fourth time.
Molly McNearney -- Kimmel's wife and executive producer/co-head writer for Jimmy Kimmel Live -- will executive produce the prize presentation.
"We are thrilled about Jimmy returning to host and Molly returning as executive producer for the Oscars. They share our love of movies and our commitment to producing a dynamic and entertaining show for our global audience," Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said in a joint statement Wednesday.
"We are deeply grateful to Jimmy, Molly and their teams for their incredible creativity and partnership and for going on this ride with us again."
The event is to take place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC.
