Jackman ditches Oscars

Not to sound like a brownnoser, but I didn't watch the Oscars this year - I preferred following Mike Sampson's funny-as-heck rundown right here. I did hear great things about Hugh Jackman's tenure though, and many speculated the ceremony had found a new long-running host in the tradition of Bob Hope, Johnny Carson and Billy Crystal. Not the case.
The Academy Awards are already deep into preparations for the next show this coming March, and so a frontman has to be named soon. According to Variety, sources close to Jackman confirmed he turned the gig down in order to keep his mind on his current Broadway run then get his head back into movies for a while. He might host it again, but isn't keen on doing it 2 years in a row.
The 82nd Academy Awards, held on March 7th, will be produced by Adam Shankman, the guy who directed HAIRSPRAY and THE PACIFIER and CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2. So clearly THAT won't be a show hosted by Russel Brand. Names, anyone? I say Ewan McGregor - funny, sings and dance, and has the force on his side.
Source: Variety
Extra Tidbit: I'm trying to think (which is painful), but I honestly can't remember the last time I watched the Oscars. There was a time I wouldn't have missed it, but, you know... gets old after a while.







































































































6:23PM on 11/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
If you're even remotely interested in movies and don't watch the Oscars, that's like remotely being interested in football and not watching the Superbowl (or baseball and the World Series).
If you're even remotely interested in movies and don't watch the Oscars, that's like remotely being interested in football and not watching the Superbowl (or baseball and the World Series).
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Conan O'Brien
Will Ferrell
Conan O'Brien
Will Ferrell
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The problem with getting any smart comedian on the Oscars is that the network will be riding hard on them not to say anything controversial. After Stephen Colbert pissed off Dubya and his government at that one dinner, you know he's never going to get picked for the Oscars.
The problem with getting any smart comedian on the Oscars is that the network will be riding hard on them not to say anything controversial. After Stephen Colbert pissed off Dubya and his government at that one dinner, you know he's never going to get picked for the Oscars.
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And I wouldn't mind seeing (Billy) Crystal host again.
And I wouldn't mind seeing (Billy) Crystal host again.
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Neil Patrick Harris.
Neil Patrick Harris.
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but only if arte lange is really fucked up.
but only if arte lange is really fucked up.
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