"We are thrilled to have Seth MacFarlane host the Oscars. His performing skills blend perfectly with our ideas for making the show entertaining and fresh," said Zadan and Meron. "He will be the consummate host, and we are so happy to be working with him."
"It's truly an overwhelming privilege to be asked to host the Oscars," said MacFarlane. "My thoughts upon hearing the news were, one, I will do my utmost to live up to the high standards set forth by my predecessors; and two, I hope they don't find out I hosted the Charlie Sheen Roast."
"Seth is unbelievably talented," said Academy President Hawk Koch. "We couldn't be happier with the creative team we've assembled. With Craig, Neil, and now Seth, we're off to a great start."
MacFarlane made his feature directorial debut this summer with the box office success Ted. He also co-wrote and produced the film, and voiced the title character. Ted has brought in over $420 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
MacFarlane is the creative force behind the television series Family Guy and co-creator of American Dad! and The Cleveland Show. "In September he hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time, for the show's 38th season premiere. An accomplished live performer, MacFarlane has played to sold-out audiences at London's Royal Albert Hall and New York's Carnegie Hall.In 2011 he released his debut album, "Music Is Better Than Words," which earned two Grammy nominations. He also has earned 13 Emmy nominations and won two for his work on Family Guy.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the Dolby Theater at Hollywood & Highland Center. Don Mischer will direct the telecast for the third consecutive time. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.
The Academy Awards episode 85.1, "85th Annual Academy Awards" stars Seth MacFarlane and is directed by Don Mischer.
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THE JOKER
@superman81 It's been awhile since I hhave read that article... FOX is making him keep it on at this point, which is turning him away from it a bit. Let me do some digging and find where I read it... this way it's not just the words of a user!
7 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Superman81
@mcleve02 Has he said he wants it off the air? That would not be a good move after fans got it back from cancellation twice.
7 months agoby @superman81Flag
THE JOKER
@superman81 Yeah, and that is one of my favorite personas he does! I don't think he is at all. That is the show he is putting more thought into these days. Family Guy is the one he wants off the air... Feels it has run its course!
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Superman81
@mcleve02 Roger would kill if he did that! he doesnt do Roger much and that makes me wonder if he is ashamed of his American Dad tv show?
8 months agoby @superman81Flag
The Cryptkeeper: Resurrected
fuuuuuck
8 months agoby @cryptFlag
Major Tom
This was unexpected. I can't say I'm excited, but at the same time, I can't say I'm opposed to the idea. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
Also, it's good to be back.
8 months agoby @movie-nutFlag
ChiRep_1
MacFarlane is exactly what the Academy Awards need, thank god.
8 months agoby @ChiRep-1Flag
moviegeek
This will be awesome. He's hilarious.
8 months agoby @moviegeekFlag
felipe-11
I hope they don't make him tone it down TOO much...
8 months agoby @felipe-11Flag
CUPID
Sure, why not?
8 months agoby @cupidFlag
BERSERKER
Haven't seen the Annual Academy Awards in years, but I may just check it out thanks to Seth MacFarlane.
8 months agoby @Number1WolverineFlag
Mwheeler1324
Nice i will be watching then. He is funny and he was great on saturdaynight live!!!!
8 months agoby @mwheeler1324Flag
THE JOKER
@thedude-abides Yeah... he can be funny when he is not trying to be funny... if that makes sense... He is one of those people whom have pure natural humor... He can be funny by being himself... but when he is reading a script or such, he seems lacking... but I think he will be awesome at this none the less!
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
MovieWiz001
Oh snap! My lungs will explode! XD
8 months agoby @moviewiz001Flag
ROFLitschristian
Cool. He's got a very funny personality.
8 months agoby @ROFLitschristianFlag
thedude-abides
@bawnian-dexeus LOL. That's me.
8 months agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@thedude-abides Old school. Nice
8 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
thedude-abides
@justatadmatt Not at all, man. I knew you didn't mean anything by it. I know who he is now, after @mcleve02 cited his work, but I wouldn't have known otherwise. I actually thought he was an actor, LOL.
8 months agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
justatadmatt
@thedude-abides my apologies...i legit thought it was sarcasm.
8 months agoby @justatadmattFlag
thedude-abides
@justatadmatt@mcleve02 LOL. Well, that's why; I don't watch t.v.
8 months agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
THE JOKER
@justatadmatt I don't know... he tends to be attracted to more Oscar worthy type of things to watch... while you may be right, I think he was serious! lol
I just want to hear him go "OOOOOH!" in Stan's voice! haha
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
justatadmatt
@mcleve02 stan is the same as the doctor and lois' dad on fam guy. haha...
as for @thedude-abides 's comment, i'm pretty sure that's sarcasm at its finest :/
8 months agoby @justatadmattFlag
THE JOKER
@thedude-abides He is the creator of Family Guy, American Dad, The Cleveland Show, the movie Ted and a long time writer for the show Johnny Bravo and the cartoon cartoons series on the CN
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
thedude-abides
Never heard of him, but okay.
8 months agoby @thedude-abidesFlag
THE JOKER
@corey haha or he may just make fun of them in person! That would also be great!
Dude if NPH were there as well, I may have to get my jaw permanently reattached!
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Corey W.
If Seth and Neil Patrick Harris did a duet together....that would be comedy gold.
8 months agoby @coreyFlag
Corey W.
Now he gets to look out at all the stars he's bashed over the years and award them Oscars as a "sorry for the harsh remarks, we won't mention you again till season 12, or if you're on the news".
8 months agoby @coreyFlag
THE JOKER
@ghostman your awesome news...
8 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Ghostman
Awesome news!
8 months agoby @ghostmanFlag
SherlockHolmes2009
O hell yea, this will be one of the best Oscars I think
8 months agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag