moviesblog.mtv.com - 23 days ago
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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 the gig, and now it appears that the dynamic ...
deadline.com - 23 days ago
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences'
newly selected producers Adam Shankman & Bill Mechanic went...
to Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr and asked them to host as a duo. It would have been a killer combo. But the answer was no. I'm as ...
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Ben Stiller & Robert Downey Jr Turn Down Oscar Hosting Gig
hollywood-elsewhere.com - 27 days ago
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With Hugh Jackman stating he's not interested in
hosting the 2010 Oscars, and the show's new producers...
(Bill Mechanic, Adam Shankman) presumably aware that drawing younger viewers is a priority, let me repeat a truism voiced two years ago by Manhattan ...
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Seeking Oscar Host
cinemablend.com - 22 days ago
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Alec Baldwin And Steve Martin To Co-Host The Oscars
MTV Movies —
... he turned down the offer. It was also reported that the dynamic duo of Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. declined the opportunity to host in tandem. ...
Who Should Host the Oscars?
At The Movies - Film News and Reviews —
... The MTV Movies Blog reports that the Oscar hosting gig was offered to Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Stiller–as a pair, apparently, rather than individually–and they turned it down. Last year’s host, Hugh Jackman, also turned down a repeat performance (I know not everyone loved his turn, but I did–any failures were more of the material than the man). Soooo…step right up–someone? Anyone? Ricky Gervais is booked for the Golden Globes. Neil Patrick Harris has proved his hosting chops at the Emmys and Tonys, but his presence on the big screen has been ...
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filmgecko.com 2/24/2009 — One of the best skits from the 2009 Oscars was Ben Stiller doing Joaquin Phoenix alongside Natalie Portman . Now here’s a guy who knows how to do humor. It’s to the point. It’s not over the top. It says a lot with very few words. And it’s just plain funny! I love Ben ...
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getthebigpicture.net 22 days ago — There were two Academy Awards updates today. The first was that the telecast's producers had asked Ben Stiller and Robert Downey, Jr. to host the show together. They passed, although we had kind of championed Stiller for the gig based on his experience as a presenter. The combo with Downey ...
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heyuguys.co.uk 27 days ago — Hugh Jackman was credited with bringing what the Americans term his ‘A-game’ to the Oscars ceremony last year and rejuvenated an ailing format with a bit of a song and a dance, great comic timing and a whole host of Jackman.
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awardsdaily.com 10/8/2009 — It’s time once again to ask that question. I’m fairly sure there hasn’t been an announcement yet. I’m going to guess there is behind-the-scenes talk and that there are some out there who already know the answer. Then again, ...
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carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com 2/10/2009 — The Bagger was out in Times Square last night, making video and asking people about the Oscars. And you know what, most people acted like he was asking whether they were wearing boxers or briefs.
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