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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 ...
Jackman opts out of Oscarcast gig
Jackman opts out of Oscarcast gig
variety.com — Thesp didn't want to do show two years in a row 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 ... (more) Jackman opts out of Oscarcast gig
Martin, Baldwin to host Oscars
Martin, Baldwin to host Oscars
variety.com — Duo to co-host 82nd Academy Awards The Oscars keep multiplying. After the Academy increased its best picture... category to 10 films and tapped a pair of producers, it announced that there will be two hosts for the 82nd annual Academy Awards -- Steve ... (more) Martin, Baldwin to host Oscars
Robert Downey Jr. And Ben Stiller Turn Down Oscars Hosting Gig, So Who's The Right Fit For The Job?
Robert Downey Jr. And Ben Stiller Turn Down Oscars Hosting Gig, So Who's The Right Fit For The Job?
moviesblog.mtv.com — While Ricky Gervais is busy working on his routine for hosting the Golden Globes , the folks... orchestrating the Academy Awards are feverishly hunting for a host of their own. Hugh Jackman , last year's master of ceremonies, has already turned down ... (more) Robert Downey Jr. And Ben Stiller Turn Down Oscars ...
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Row Three — ... Confronted with the choice to root for the Yankees or the Phillies in this year’s World Series – or even the option to watch the action – I plan to opt for nearly anything else. I’m going to pop in a DVD and take in some of the great fictional baseball teams in movie history to forget about this season. Here are my picks… Jackman ditches Oscars 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 ...

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