LOS ANGELES — The fungal zombies are coming for the Oscars.
In a programming matchup that's certain to create an agonizing Sophie's choice for many TV viewers — and may cause some agita among leaders of the motion picture academy — the finale of HBO's post-apocalyptic hit series "The Last of Us" is scheduled for the same night as this year's Academy Awards, March 12.
Yes, while HBO stepped aside in deference to this Sunday's Super Bowl, shifting the upcoming fifth episode of "The Last of Us" up to Friday, the network decided to go ahead and play chicken with the Oscars.
