Jackman ditches Oscars

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by: Tony Lang Oct. 30, 2009

Hugh at the 2009 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.

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VincentCostigan
6:23PM on 11/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Agreed with Canto - Not an actor but a comedian
Why would you not watch the Oscars?

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).
Why would you not watch the Oscars?

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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PuffCity
2:15PM on 11/01/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert (as a team)

Conan O'Brien
Will Ferrell
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert (as a team)

Conan O'Brien
Will Ferrell
 
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NNNOooooooo!
1:41AM on 10/31/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
A Young Hot Woman!
Everyone has mentioned men (kind of includes Ellen aswell), if I'm going to watch this, I'd rather it be some young hot woman; see who's popular near the time, bingo! Kate Beckinsale, easy.
Everyone has mentioned men (kind of includes Ellen aswell), if I'm going to watch this, I'd rather it be some young hot woman; see who's popular near the time, bingo! Kate Beckinsale, easy.
 
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NNNOooooooo!
1:38AM on 10/31/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
A Young Hot Woman!
Everyone has mentioned men (kind of includes Ellen aswell), if I'm going to watch this, I'd rather it be some young hot woman; see who's popular near the time, bingo! Kate Beckinsale, easy.
Everyone has mentioned men (kind of includes Ellen aswell), if I'm going to watch this, I'd rather it be some young hot woman; see who's popular near the time, bingo! Kate Beckinsale, easy.
 
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Mr. Fancy Pants
1:34AM on 10/31/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks
 
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SkyNet
3:59PM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I think Ricky Gervais should pull doble duty this year and host both the Golden Globes AND the Oscars.. dude is usually the funniest part of these award shows, having him host the GG's was a stroke of genius, and bringing him on board for the Oscars would be as well!
I think Ricky Gervais should pull doble duty this year and host both the Golden Globes AND the Oscars.. dude is usually the funniest part of these award shows, having him host the GG's was a stroke of genius, and bringing him on board for the Oscars would be as well!
 
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Dana
3:16PM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Too bad
I wanted to watch the Oscars just bc of him. He was great. Now I donīt know...big NO to NPH. He is more a TV star, practically unknown outside the US and he already hosted Emmys and Tonys. He should be careful not to get typecast.
I wanted to watch the Oscars just bc of him. He was great. Now I donīt know...big NO to NPH. He is more a TV star, practically unknown outside the US and he already hosted Emmys and Tonys. He should be careful not to get typecast.
 
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Stratburst
11:05AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Jackman did a great job
It's a shame he's not coming back.

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.
It's a shame he's not coming back.

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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mullerlt
10:34AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow
Things are getting bad here. Show's the quality of this film site once again when writer's don't even watch the Oscars and then celebrate it. I don't care how boring it is. Back to Slashfilm.
Things are getting bad here. Show's the quality of this film site once again when writer's don't even watch the Oscars and then celebrate it. I don't care how boring it is. Back to Slashfilm.
 
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Movie Man2
10:21AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Chris Rock
I know he's controversial, but let him host again. I really liked his hosting gig. Different than most Oscars I've seen.

And I wouldn't mind seeing (Billy) Crystal host again.
I know he's controversial, but let him host again. I really liked his hosting gig. Different than most Oscars I've seen.

And I wouldn't mind seeing (Billy) Crystal host again.
 
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LizZ2727
9:30AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Colbert
Stephen Colbert would be a good choice, Or John Stewart. NPH did a great Job at the Emmys. he would be a good choice too.
Stephen Colbert would be a good choice, Or John Stewart. NPH did a great Job at the Emmys. he would be a good choice too.
 
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Surrender2Air
7:42AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Conan O'brien, Neil Patrick Harris, Ellen DeGeneres would be cool. I hope they go with someone unexpected...like Jerry Seinfeld. Haha how random would that be.
Conan O'brien, Neil Patrick Harris, Ellen DeGeneres would be cool. I hope they go with someone unexpected...like Jerry Seinfeld. Haha how random would that be.
 
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ilovemovies
4:30AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Get Billy Crystal back! Or Steve Martin. They were both awesome hosts!
Get Billy Crystal back! Or Steve Martin. They were both awesome hosts!
 
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Cartza
3:30AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Will Ferrell as Robert Goulet should host
Will Ferrell as Robert Goulet should host
 
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clockworkhorror
2:54AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
3 words.
Neil Patrick Harris.
3 words.
Neil Patrick Harris.
 
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Justinvsky1
2:42AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
come to think of it....
Ricky Gervaise should just host everything.
Ricky Gervaise should just host everything.
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APzombie
3:14AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
my number one nominee to host already got another gig :(
my number one nominee to host already got another gig :(
 
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Justinvsky1
2:39AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
OSCARS RULE
I agree!! Artie Lange and Tom Cruise!!!!!!!! Deja vu rules!!!!
I agree!! Artie Lange and Tom Cruise!!!!!!!! Deja vu rules!!!!
 
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deja vu
2:16AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
they should let artie lang and tom cruise cohost it.
but only if arte lange is really fucked up.
they should let artie lang and tom cruise cohost it.
but only if arte lange is really fucked up.
 
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Canto
2:06AM on 10/30/2009 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Stephen Colbert
It seems kind of messed up to have an actor host the Oscars anyway, especially popular successful ones like Hugh Jackman or Ewan McGregor, they should be there to get awards or just be guests. Its almost like, yea we know you didnt get nominated for anything but hey you can sing and dance for all the actors that did and make them laugh if you want! They should have Jon Stewart do it again or be...
It seems kind of messed up to have an actor host the Oscars anyway, especially popular successful ones like Hugh Jackman or Ewan McGregor, they should be there to get awards or just be guests. Its almost like, yea we know you didnt get nominated for anything but hey you can sing and dance for all the actors that did and make them laugh if you want! They should have Jon Stewart do it again or better yet, Stephen Colbert.