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Hugh Jackman OUT, Who Should Host the Oscars This Year Instead?
/Film —
... If they wanted to move away from the comedian mold, I’ve always wondered how Tom Hanks would host the ceremony.
Then again, since the Academy is revisiting their past by allowing ten best picture nominees, perhaps they could revisit the trend of having multiple hosts this time around?
Discuss: What do you think? Who would be your ideal Oscars host? Do you have any other changes you’d like to see made for the Oscars this year?
Source: Variety
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Hugh Jackman Says No To Repeat Hosting The Oscars
Cinema Blend News —
Hugh Jackman Says No To Repeat Hosting The Oscars A great many people seemed to like Hugh Jackmans stint hosting the Oscars last year. I find myself pretty indifferent. At least he wasnt Whoopi. It could always be worse and in fact it may be worse in 2010 because despite rumors to the contrary, Jackman wont be back. Variety says that Hugh was offered the job again and this time he turned it down. His reasons arent disclosed, but Hugh may want to space his Oscar hosting duties out in order to avoid two in a row, or he may simply be too busy. Hes currently in the middle of ...
Hugh Jackman turns down the Oscars
Total Film News —
If you were willing to bet Hugh Jackman would be stepping back up to the podium next Oscar night after his successful first year, be ready to lose money. The speculation on who will actually be perfuming host duties in 2010 has been rampant, with Jackman's name near the top of the list since he actually managed to raise the ratings of the wheezing show horse this year. But according to Variety, he's quietly let it be known that he's not ready to tackle another Oscars, what with starring on Broadway and gearing up to shoot Real Steel early next year. Where's that legendary healing power now, eh? Oh… ...
Jackman turns down Oscar gig
In Contention —
... Variety confirms that the previous Oscar emcee was invited to repeat, but “quietly” turned down the opportunity sometime in the last few weeks, not wanting to do the task in consecutive years. (He may host again in the future, in other words.) ...
Sean Penn's A Diplomat; The Gosselin/Suleman Show Is A Go [Dirt Bag]
Jezebel —
... has turned the job down. These are random choices, but I'd love to see Amy Poehler or Wanda Sykes. Or both. [ Variety ] Nanny Stephanie Santoro says that ...
Hugh Jackman Won't Host the Oscars, Chuck Klosterman Talks 'Fargo Rock City'
:: The Playlist :: —
[image] — After doing a pretty good job last year (although we could have done without the 'tribute to musicals' number midway through the show), producers Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman had hoped that Hugh Jackman would return to host the 2010 Academy Awards. However, he's turned them down: Variety cites the actor not wanting to host two years in a row, as well as preparations for the idiotic-sounding robot boxing movie " The Real Steel ," as his reasons. So who will?— HBO's " Hung " seems to have rescued Anne Heche 's career - the actress has signed on for roles in two comedies . She'll play a businesswoman in Adam McKay 's " The Other ...
Official: No Jackman for the Oscars
Vulture —
... Noooooooo! According to Variety, last year's telecast-revolutionizing Oscar emcee (and Vulture hero) Hugh Jackman has officially decided not to return as host for next March's Academy Awards. Jackman reportedly turned down the gig within the last few weeks because he didn't want to do it two years in a row, though he's left open the possibility of hosting again in the future. We suppose we can understand why he'd be afraid of following his widely acclaimed performance in February, and that he'd probably rather let some hapless non-Jackman (or ...
Wolverine won't host the Oscars next year :(
Oh No They Didn't! —
... producer Laurence Mark and exec producer Bill Condon. He may take on hosting duties again in the future, but it's understood that he didn't want to do the show two years in a row. Once his Broadway run ends, Jackman will take time off and prepare for "The Real Steel," the Shawn Levy-directed DreamWorks drama that will begin production in the spring. The 82nd annual Academy Awards, to be held March 7, will be produced by Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman. www.variety.com/article/VR1118010590.html You know ...
will Neil Patrick Harris replace Hugh Jackman as OSCAR host?
GeekTyrant —
... turn boosted the telecast’s ratings, and received much praise off stage, and even several times on stage from presenters and Emmy winners.
I love the choice if it turns out to be true. But does Harris want to be the go-to-guy for awards? We’ll see. Let us know what you think of him possibly hosting in the ran-back section below.
The 82nd annual Academy Awards will be held on March 7th, with Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman producing.
Source: Variety
Hugh and Cry: Scratch Jackson as Oscar host
Awards Daily —
Variety’s Michael Fleming has the news:
While speculation is running high on who’ll host the Oscars, one name that can be crossed off the list is Hugh Jackman… The thesp, who’s starring on Broadway with Daniel Craig in the drama “A Steady Rain,” quietly turned down the job within the past few weeks, sources said.
Jackman drew praise for his first Oscar hosting gig in February under producer Laurence Mark and exec producer Bill Condon. He may take on hosting duties again in the future, but it’s understood that ...
Hugh Jackman won't host Oscars, but who cares?
The Screening Log —
... Sources tell Variety Jackman turned down the job as host for the 82nd annual Academy Awards, which will take place March 7, 2010. The actor did say though that he may return to host in the future. ...
Hugh Jackman says 'no thanks' to Oscar repeat
TV Squad —
... One star who has removed himself from the running is last year's host, Hugh Jackman. He will not return as Oscar host when the show airs on ABC, March 7. ...
Hugh Jackman Says No to Hosting the Oscars Again
Backseat Cuddler —
... Hugh Jackman doesn’t want to host the Oscars again next year. The thesp , who’s starring on Broadway with Daniel Craig in the drama “A Steady Rain,” quietly turned down the job within the past few weeks, sources said. Jackman drew praise for his first Oscar hosting gig in February under producer Laurence Mark and exec producer Bill Condon. He may take on hosting duties again in the future, but it’s understood that he didn’t want to do the show two years in a row. Once his Broadway run ends, Jackman will take time off and prepare for “The Real Steel,” ...
A Fistful of News
Collider —
... Hugh Jackman has declined the offer to host the 2010 Academy Awards. He’s open to hosting again in the future, but didn’t want to do it twice in a row. ...
Hugh Jackman Not Hosting Oscars, Neil Patrick Harris Now Rumored
Cinematical —
... No, it's not an epic snub, or retaliation for being so darn good at everything. Variety reports that Jackman "quietly turned down the job" a few weeks ago. The reason is simply that he wants some time off in between A Steady Rain and production on Shawn Levy's ...
MD News Desk: F is for Furry
Movie Dearest —
Keep up to date with all the latest from the entertainment world with the MD News Desk: Cinematic Crushes: - Jake Gyllenhaal to visit Sesame Street. (Other celebs stopping by this season include Christina Applegate, Matthew Fox, Hugh Jackman, Eva Longoria-Parker, Paul Rudd and Jake's sis Maggie.) - If Taylor Lautner won't take off his shirt in future movies, there's another Twilight hunk willing to fill the void: fellow New Moon werewolf Alex Meraz. - Can James Franco save daytime TV? - Dancing with the Stars ...
News Shorts: November 2nd 2009
Dark Horizons - News —
... "Hugh Jackman has quietly turned down an offer to host next year's Oscars ceremony, saying he may take on hosting duties again in the future but has no desire to do the show two years in a row..." (full details) ...
Alec Baldwin And Steve Martin To Co-Host The Oscars
MTV Movies —
... , but according to Variety, he turned down the offer. It was also reported that the dynamic duo of ...
