Making a drastic change from all previous hosts of the Oscars, the new host for next year’s award ceremony will be Hugh Jackman. Rather than rely on a comedian/ comic actor/ chat show host, which has been the norm for decades, this decision seems to be an attempt to reboot the award ceremony, which saw lagging ratings last year.
Jackman has agreed to host the ceremony on the grounds that it will be “different”, which probably means less joke monologues (and not even the great Jon Stewart could make them work). While this may seem like an odd decision, as most know the actor as Wolverine (the prequel telling the origin of that very character is out next summer). Jackman’s talent go beyond blockbusters, though, as he has performed in many acclaimed musicals. Will this ensure that the Oscars will now be a song-and-dance show, with Jackman doing a big number at the end? We’ll see on February 22nd, with the nominations coming out in January.
Kenna McHugh said
December 13 2008 @ 12:07 pm
I like Hugh Jackman’s persona. If he is flamboyant, singing and dancing and lots of fun with jokes and the like, it’ll be a great show. People want to be entertained.
I have never seen Jackman on Broadway, but I hear he’s pure charisma and talent. Even though I long for the late Bob Hope, the late Johnny Carson and still with us Billy Crystal. I am expecting a great show.
Jackman really placed himself on the ledge with this gig. I admire him for that and know he’ll be great.
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October 29 2009 @ 10:34 pm
[...] song and dance man — Hugh Jackman – will the host the Oscars a second year in a row. [...]