Oscar Move? Probably No. Betty White? Probably Yes

Tuesday, Nikki Finke reported an "EXCLUSIVE OSCAR SHOCKER!!!" that the AMPAS Board of Directors were discussing moving the Oscar ceremonies to January.   The breathless article ("this would be a shocking change") apparently made waves in Hollywood and brought mixed reactions.  It doesn't appear to be true.  Oscar producer Don Mischer gave an interview to the LA Times and said:

"When I read that in Nikki Finke’s column I was completely surprised. I do know that it would not be happening for the show we’re doing. If you want to make that kind of change you have to plan for that a year and a half in advance. I understand why the academy might want to consider it. But it’s not going to change anything this year."

He also said he's still looking for a host and all options are open:

"I'm sure we’ll get a big push for Betty White. I can feel it coming...I think she'd be great in some capacity. [Laughs.] I don't know if she'd want to host the whole show."