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FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2016, file photo, host James Corden speaks at the 20th annual Hollywood Film Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Dick Clark Productions announced on Sept. 25, 2017, that Corden will return to host a third straight year when the awards are handed out on Nov. 5, 2017. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) Image Credit: Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP

James Corden will return as host of the Hollywood Film Awards later this year.

Dick Clark Productions, which produces the awards, made the announcement in a press release ON Monday.

This is the third straight year that the Late Late Show host has helmed the ceremony, scheduled to take place Sunday, November 5, in Beverly Hills, California.

This is the 21st year for the HFAs, which bills itself as “the official launch of the awards season.” Honourees for this year’s awards are set to be announced at a later date.