Academy Gives Spots to Jackman, Hathaway, Franco

Seth Rogen, Danny Boyle also among 134 new Oscar invitees for 2009. By Amy Kaufman The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 134 artists, executives and members of the film community to become a part of its ranks on Tuesday.   A maximum of 166 slots could have been filled, but branch committees did not endorse all the candidates proposed to them.   Hugh Jackman, who hosted the most recent Oscar show, was one of those invited to join. Other actors included recent acting nominees such as Anne Hathaway, Melissa Leo, Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson. A number of comedic stars like James Franco, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd and Mic... (link)