Early Buzz: Oscars, Conan and more

Happy Friday! I'm so jazzed about the weekend, even though my primary goal is just to get some sleep!

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- Could a Star Wars live-action TV series happen?

- We have a chat with the Beasts of the Southern Wild director.

- Conan O'Brien has posted...