Hugh Jackman
It appears that, while Jackman is very interested in the offer, Jackman and his reps want to know what he will be expected to do, and it seems one of the show's trademark's might not happen if Jackman hosts: the joke-ladened opening monologue.
"I don't want that for him," an insider told the site. "He is an actor with big movies behind him and one coming this summer. He didn't work the last 20 years to suddenly be a stand-up comedian."
"If this is a different version of the Oscars than in previous years, then Hugh would be great," the insider added. "But I have no interest in him being Billy Crystal."
The site is reporting that the news of Jackman's announcement could come as early as Tuesday, if the negotiations are all ironed out, but it might come after the holidays.
to read more on this potential Oscar host. We'll surely keep you updated as soon as more information comes in.UPDATE: (11 AM PST) The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Jackman has been confirmed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to host this year's Oscar telecast.
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bob
more reasons not to watch...should have picked another host.
3 years agoby @ashuhhwheeFlag
Zynthos
meh...Robert Downey Jr. should be hosting
3 years agoby @heir-of-isildur0Flag
Oli
I'm not sure about this. Oscar hosts are usually comedians (Ellen, Jon Stewart, Chris Rock).
3 years agoby @reviloleeFlag
MC Legendary
thats awesome.. i mean i am more excited about wolverine though.. got to see the trailer last night WHOA!!
3 years agoby @normanse7enFlag
sXeerik
I don't konw about this... never liked him.
3 years agoby @sxeerikFlag
Alyce (Uh-Lease)
Sexy...
3 years agoby @alyceepoohFlag
Diaigma
Alright! Wolverine takes the stage! Woot!
3 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Jackman would be good. He can tell a joke, but w/e.
But ramascreen has a point. I can totally Eric Bana doing it well.
3 years agoby @narratorFlag
spideykea
Hugh Jackman is surprising but cool.
3 years agoby @spideykeaFlag
Shelley
I am so excited about this, now I just have to wait until February 22nd :(. This man can do anything and everything. He was great when he hosted the Tony Awards in 2004.
3 years agoby @shelleyFlag
David-Dvd-1988
I'm glad its not ricky gervais.......hopefully hugh will do a great job! Fingers crossed on 22-02-09!
3 years agoby @david-dvd-1988Flag
ZanyZap
Jackman? I'm seeing this. He could do a really good job.
Can't wait for the Oscars.
3 years agoby @zanyzapFlag
Rama's SCREEN
Eric Bana would do a better job. He used to be a comedian back in the day in Aussie.
3 years agoby @ramasscreen-comFlag
DEZZMOND
I totally agree that he should have got at least a nomination for AUSTRALIA, and he will be great as the host at the Oscars.
3 years agoby @dezzmondFlag
-comrade-
He can deliver a good joke. I'll probably sit through the whole thing this year.
3 years agoby @taberjohnson18Flag
T.Clark
Australia was amazing and Jackman should get at least a nomination
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Phil Mata
Jackman huh? Not a bad choice in my opinion. Oh how was Australia by the way? I've been curious about it but I don't even know what it's really about.
3 years agoby @phil-mataFlag
The Dark Knight
great hes good
3 years agoby @thedarkknight23Flag
T.Clark
He should be getting nominated for Australia, not hosting
3 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag