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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.
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          Dec 26, 2014
          
        
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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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