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 WATCH: NPH's Christmas-themed Oscar Promo
  The star works to build excitement for the Academy Awards, which he'll host in February. 
   
 Neal Broverman 
          
          Dec 26, 2014
          
Neal Broverman
Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
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A new promotional video for the Academy Awards is out, featuring dapper Neil Patrick Harris asking viewers a favor.
The Gone Girl star is hosting the Oscars on February 22 on ABC. In the promo, NPH says to give family members instructions to watch the Oscar telecast in lieu of holiday gifts. Watch the clip below:
 
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