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Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to co-host the Oscars

Liam — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:33:19 +0000

Earlier today Deadline Hollywood reported that Oscar producers Adam Shankman and Bill Mechanic asked Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. to co-host the 82nd Oscar ceremony as a duo, which would have been schweeeeeet. But they said no. So now they’ve gone for their second option, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin.

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will serve as co-hosts of the 82nd Academy Awards®, Oscar telecast producers Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman announced today. “We think the team of Steve and Alec are the perfect pair of hosts for the Oscars,” said Shankman and Mechanic. “Steve will bring the experience of having hosted the show in the past and Alec will be a completely fresh personality for this event.”
“I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin,” said Martin.
“I don’t play the banjo but I’m thrilled to be hosting the Oscars – it’s the opportunity of a lifetime,” said Baldwin.

I doubt there will be any singing and dancing with Beyonce this time, however I’m sure the pair will be comedy gold. The event will take place on March 7th 2010.

Hugh Jackman passes on another Oscar outing

Liam — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:16:11 +0000

The 81st Academy Awards were a bit different this year as Hugh Jackman was appointed host and he brought with him something most previous comedy hosts couldn’t: the gift of song and dance. The next Oscar ceremony is 5 months away so the producers will soon start preparing for the show, however this time Hugh Jackman will not be involved:

From Variety:

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 he didn’t want to do the show two years in a row.

I thought Jackman did a great job and would be happy to see him host again, but I guess he wants to leave people wanting more. Here’s his opening number from earlier this year:

Do you have anyone in mind to host next years Oscars?

Hugh Jackman rehearsing for the Oscars

Liam — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:13:53 +0000

A video of Hugh Jackman rehearsing for the Oscars had Youtubed it’s way online. The big event will take place on Sunday, and from the looks of things Jackman will be doing more than just hosting, he’ll be dancing and singing! It’s not healthy for the brain to see Wolverine acting all mean and feral in the recent X-Men Origins: Wolverine TV spots, and then seeing the same guy wearing a top hat and prancing around on stage. Adjust brain…adjust!!!

7 movies in the running for the 2008 Visual Effects Oscar

Liam — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:44:21 +0000

In December we were given a list of 15 movies that were in consideration for the 2008 Visual Effects Oscar, and now that list has been narrowed down to 7.

Here is the list in alphabetical order:

Australia
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Dark Knight
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Iron Man
Journey to the Center of the Earth
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

On January 15th members of the visual effects branch will watch excerpts from the movies, and the list will then be narrowed down to 3. The winner will then be announced during the award ceremony on January 22nd.

Which movie do you think deserves the Oscar?

15 movies in the running for the 2008 Visual Effects Oscar

Liam — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:18:33 +0000

Last years winner was The Golden Compass

As well as announcing Hugh Jackman as the new host for next February’s Oscars, the Academy have revealed the 15 movies in the running for the 2008 visual effects Oscar.

Here is the list in alphabetical order:
Australia
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Cloverfield
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Dark Knight
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Hancock
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
The Incredible Hulk
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Iron Man
Journey to the Center of the Earth
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Quantum of Solace
The Spiderwick Chronicles

This award is probably the one people care about the most, seeing as though this category contains movies people actually see.

In early January the list will be narrowed down to 7, then on January 15th members of the visual effects branch will watch excerpts from the movies, and the list will be narrowed down to 3.

Which movie do you think deserves the Oscar?

Hugh Jackman to Host the Oscars!

Liam — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:09:57 +0000

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that Hugh Jackman will host the 81st Academy Awards. Jackman hosted the Tony Awards for three years in a row, so he’s not an amateur. With new producers, a new set director and a new music director, the Academy has been hinting at an all new look and feel for this year’s Oscars, which will be held next February.

Coolness: Joker Oscar Poster

Liam — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:41:10 +0000

When I first saw the poster below I thought the creative minds at Warner Bros were behind it, however it turns out the poster if made by this guy.

I know things have to be more formal regarding the Oscars, with all of the ‘For your consideration’ gibberish, however I think Warner Bros should pay the guy some money and just use this poster.