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Post by mamaleh on Oct 1, 2012 11:51:19 GMT -5
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Post by annetter on Oct 1, 2012 13:45:15 GMT -5
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Post by foxie on Oct 1, 2012 15:01:44 GMT -5
He probably refused  |
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Post by nevaeh777 on Oct 1, 2012 17:08:29 GMT -5
I'm kind of not surprised actually. Our Hughie has too much on his plate as it is. Besides, I think it would be too nerve racking for him to host while waiting for his category to come up as Best Actor. (Notice I'm thinking positive of his nomination)  |
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Post by ocjackie on Oct 1, 2012 17:16:14 GMT -5
Yes, it would have been wonderful for us. I know I wanted him to, but hopefully this will be his night of nights and as selfish as I am wanting to see him, I really want him to enjoy the evening. We are all hoping for the same thing. That he finally gets to take that statue home ;D
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Post by jo on Oct 1, 2012 17:19:18 GMT -5
 Hugh will be very busy, after he completes filming THE WOLVERINE by end of November, leading the group promoting LES MISERABLES. The rumored premiere in London is December 3, the announced premiere for NYC is December 10, Hollywood will probably show it either before or after the NYC premiere...and I am also hoping that Paris will be another major premiere venue! There will be print media coverage and press tours and talk show appearances. And if he makes it to the top 5 when they announce the nods on January 10, that could mean an extended stay in Hollywoodland On top of that, I am not sure that hosting it will definitely help his chances for a win, if nominated -- it might even work against his chances. The issue came up when he hosted the TONYs in 2004, but I think the more widely-watched-show-and-media-covered event might raise the ethical question even more so! Let's just hope LES MISERABLES triumphs at the Oscars for its acting ( Hugh, of course primarily!), for its creatives, and for its technical aspects! And for BEST PICTURE!! Jo |
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Post by chessie on Oct 2, 2012 22:49:30 GMT -5
Now that Seth MacFarlane has been named as host for this year's Oscars telecast, Hugh won't have any more distractions to worry about - except perhaps for rehearsing a certain best-song nomination!
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Post by jo on Oct 3, 2012 21:58:42 GMT -5
The Hollywood Reporter talks about how Seth McFarlane might appeal to the Oscars crowd...and mentions why Hugh Jackman was not likely available -- www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/seth-macfarlane-oscars-host-academy-awards-376025>>>When newly elected Academy president Hawk Koch then tapped musical comedy veterans Zadan and Meron in August, the speculation about possible hosts focused on musical veterans like Hugh Jackman, who handled the role to general applause in 2009. But that never was a possibility because the actor is finishing The Wolverine then segues into promoting Oscar contender Les Miserables, opening Dec. 25, limiting his availability. <<<Jo |
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Post by rmtndew on Oct 5, 2012 23:28:14 GMT -5
I think it's best for Hugh to put some years between his hosting gigs. That way people realize how amazing he is when they see the other hosts struggling. Although I think Seth McFarlane's funny and I'm curious to see how he manages. He does a lot of big band music so I wonder if he'll attempt a singing monologue like Hugh did, or if maybe Hugh will be involved?
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Post by jo on Aug 2, 2013 19:21:07 GMT -5
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Post by birchie on Aug 3, 2013 8:02:30 GMT -5
The site grading is shown with each of the 10 pix. The only A went to Steve Martin and Hugh is tied with Whoopi with A-...I think he should be tied with Steve! Hugh is overwhelmingly leading the poll voting though!  Sue |
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Post by foxie on Aug 3, 2013 8:42:52 GMT -5
Sad sad sad
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Post by jo on Aug 3, 2013 8:48:43 GMT -5
Hugh was rated by Kris Tapley and obtained the highest mark in the last 5 years' hosts ( all rated by Tapley) while Steve was rated by Guy Lodge ( who rated all the earlier hosts). Voting is heavily in favor of Hugh Jo |
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Post by klenotka on Aug 3, 2013 9:08:07 GMT -5
I think we can mirror the last year´s discussion? I hoped he could host but the truth is I would prefer to sit in the audience as a nominee sometimes soon again I am pretty sure he was asked so what made him to turn it down when he recently said he would make sure to be free to do it again? Will he be filming something? I certainly hope the reason is NOT Houdini... |
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Post by jo on Mar 15, 2014 20:04:57 GMT -5
Can you believe the YouTube clip of his 2009 Oscars opening number has surpassed 8 million hits ??!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Terhj8mjPwY&feature=youtu.beAnd to think that it is almost 8 minutes long - some folks do not have that attention span when watching something on the internet! I wonder if the Oscars people monitor things like this ...it gives them a flavor of strong audience preferences -- and in this case, the likeability factor is so heavily skewed towards the performance! Or has the hosting honors been offered to Hugh ...and Hugh is still thinking of when he might want to repeat the gig? Jo |
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Post by mamaleh on Oct 16, 2014 9:38:58 GMT -5
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Post by foxie on Oct 16, 2014 17:51:15 GMT -5
This the first article that mentioned Hugh everyone seems to be just drooling over NPH a I like him alright but Hugh was super wonder if they asked him in fact I am a little pissed off!!!
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Post by Jamie on Oct 16, 2014 19:11:55 GMT -5
This the first article that mentioned Hugh everyone seems to be just drooling over NPH a I like him alright but Hugh was super wonder if they asked him in fact I am a little pissed off!!! The River doesn't close until January 25. That is only about 35 days before the Oscars which take weeks of rehearsal time. Even if they asked him, I doubt he would want to do it coming off a major commitment like a Broadway play not to mention just doing the 2014 Tonys. NPH doesn't have a show, but he will have a movie running in Gone Girl plus his book. It makes sense for him to accept hosting duties. As much as I would love to see Hugh, I think the best we can hope for is a duet such as the big Tony number from a few years ago. |
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Post by jo on Oct 16, 2014 19:33:24 GMT -5
If he is confirmed for XMEN APOCALYPSE -- which will supposedly start filming in early spring 2015, he may need the time to physically(and mentally) prepare for the role, after what is likely a personal break for him after THE RIVER. I think if he plans to do anything after the stage stint and before possibly a return to XMEN, there might be another film role that could be worth considering ( Prisoners took only about 3 months to film) - I guess we will soon know enough what his future plans might be. He is an excellent host/entertainer plus he is a real deal film actor who can carry a film to box office success... and that makes him an excellent choice for the Oscars, but I would rather see him tackle another challenging dramatic role. I am sure there are many options on the table for him, film-wise, even after APOCALYPSE (assuming he is part of it). Just guessing Besides, what are the exciting movies these year that would make good material for maybe the opening number? Where is the Oscar buzz? There's nothing yet that would make me want to watch the coming year's Oscars - I am not a regular watcher of the show Jo |
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Post by birchie on Oct 17, 2014 9:59:47 GMT -5
I won't be watching so it doesn't really matter to me but I can't believe the writer said Chris Rock was the best host in the last 10 years!!! I don't remember if I watched any of it but I would think that Hugh & Ellen would both be considered better than him! As for NPH I hope he flops. I find him unpleasantly arrogant and I've even stopped following him on twitter. He just comes across as totally in love with himself and I got sick of his self promotion. Sue |
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Post by hughmanity on Oct 17, 2014 20:01:50 GMT -5
I also think NPH is overrated. He's certainly talented but hard to believe he's become such a big deal. That being said, I'm kind of bothered that many judge Hugh's hosting abilities by this year's Tony stint which I feel did not show him to his best advantage. His usual grace and ease just seemed a bit more forced....I speculate it was because he had such limited rehearsal time with the global DOFP press tour happening immediately before the show along with his faith that Carlyle's bounce number would go over. The comparisons to Neil's year -before hosting gig were inevitable. However, a repeat viewing of their Tony "duel" confirms that Hugh is the one who truly shines!
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Post by carouselkathy on Oct 17, 2014 20:06:38 GMT -5
I think Neil will do a fine job (if they let him bring in the creative team that produced the opening number from the Tonys the last time he hosted).
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Post by jo on Oct 27, 2014 3:04:50 GMT -5
Remember the EMMY Award-winning Opening Number from 2009? The video clip has now reached over 9 million hits on YouTube and continues to draw attention over the years since Hugh Jackman charmed his peers, Kris Tapley, and the TV audience! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Terhj8mjPwY <cheer> Jo |
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Post by jo on Mar 26, 2015 18:13:30 GMT -5
Footnotes from this year's Oscar show -- from Deadline.com: deadline.com/2015/03/craig-zadan-neil-meron-not-returning-oscars-2016-producers-1201399124/What is interesting is that the article provides insider views given by some AMPAS members and by the Board of Governors of the Oscars themselves. *Some were not impressed with the NPH hosting. It seems they were most appalled by the underwear scene. *While no decision has been made on whether to offer Meron and Zaidan a new contract, the erstwhile producers have said that they are no longer interested to do it...and would prefer to go back to their day job. *No decision has been made about reducing the number of BP nominees from 10 to 5. |
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Post by jo on Apr 3, 2015 18:59:29 GMT -5
I'm not sure if you have seen this video with John P talking about the conception of the 2009 Opening Number --
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8KJXp68p5o
*So, the Beyoncé number directed by Baz had already been put together before they thought of what eventually became the Opening number. I do remember photos of Hugh and Beyoncé rehearsing together in New York before Hugh flew to L.A.
The agreement to put that in the second half and push for another skit to open the Oscars was a brilliant decision. If that had been retained to open the show -- it would have been like this year's Opening Number -- a slick and well-staged number that would have pushed THE MUSICAL IS BACK as the overriding theme for that year's Oscars, but it would have no relevance to the movies being celebrated and the period in which these movies were part of the then cultural and economic scenario.
While that would have been pleasurable to watch -- it had no relevance to the audience either, since America was suffering from a recession year.
*The eventual Opening number struck directly to the economic crisis then obtaining - both in rationale and staging. It also showed Hugh's primary strength of strong acting skills and only complemented by his singing and ability to dance! That is what distinguished it from this year's show opener!
It is amazing to know that it was fully rehearsed at the Kodak theatre only once ( and not even in proper sequence), before the actual Oscars show.
I remember reading reports that Anne Hathaway was going to be part of the Opening number -- I thought she was going to co-host and I rememeber that it was not okay with me ( Sorry, Anne!) because I wanted the show to be all Hugh Jackman! It turned out it would only be a slice of the whole production number - and a very successful one, too!.
There have been a lot of feedbacks whenever this particular Opening number was talked about -- that a clear favorite was the part about THE READER. In case some have forgotten why that elicited a good deal of laughter at the outset - it was because practically only a handful had actually seen the movie at that time -- it was a limited release but was pushed hard by Harvey W if I am not mistaken. So, Hugh's joke having not seen it - was spot on! Plus Hugh seemed to have messed it up a little because he clearly laughed while repeating his lines about not being able to see it -- people thought he was just being his natural self, and not being too serious about his act. That was endearing to the audience!
His tribute to THE DARK KNIGHT and IRON MAN must have gone well with the superhero crowd because comic book movies were generally ignored at the Oscars - so it related to a large segment of the moviegoing public - those who ensure their blockbuster status! I thought the line " How can a billion dollars be unsophisticated" was one of the most important lines in that total production number.
Brad Pitt was happy with the way his nominated role was presented -- later on, Hugh would ask him to do a little bit of participation in his Musical is Back number, as if Brad were not a BIG movie star but one of his front-row audience on Broadway - by asking him to throw the baton to him as he started the dance...and acknowledging it! This is the way to do it -- not like the way Octavia Spenser was asked to guard the glass box for this year's Oscars. Short and sweet!
Too bad I can no longer find the whole article which appeared on TIME Magazine online where one of its columnists, Joel Stein (one of the collaborators of that Opening number), narrates humorously the entire process of how that number was created and how enthusiastic Hugh was and how he participated in its creation. Maybe that is the secret of an excellent number - by finding a group of writers that have a feel of the public pulse!
Here's a part --
How is the 2009 Oscars Opening number doing on YouTube -- it's closing in on the ten million hit mark! Maybe by year's end
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