Breaking: Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to host the Oscars

mrpayroll · 11-03-09, 07:10 PM

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/awar...he-oscars.html

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Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin will co-host the Oscars

Hugh Jackman decided not to return as host of the 82nd annual Academy Awards.

But former host Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin, the Emmy Award-winning star of NBC’s “30 Rock,” are taking the plunge and co-hosting the star-studded event on March 7 at the Kodak Theatre.

The announcement was made this afternoon by Oscar telecast producers Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman.

Martin, who hosted the 73rd and 75th Oscar ceremony, said in a statement: “I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin.”

“I don’t play the banjo but I am thrilled to be hosting the Oscars -- it’s the opportunity of a lifetime,” said movie buff Baldwin in a statement. Though Baldwin will be making his hosting debut, he’s no stranger to the Academy Awards having been nominated for a supporting actor Oscar for 2003’s “The Cooler.”

The two actors are also appearing together in director Nancy Meyers' December comedy "It's Complicated" alongside perennial Oscar favorite Meryl Streep.

Though it’s rare in recent years to have two performers share hosting duties, it’s not unprecedented. In 1987, for example, Chevy Chase, Goldie Hawn and Paul Hogan shared hosting duties and in 1975, Sammy Davis Jr., Bob Hope, Shirley MacLaine and Frank Sinatra were the emcees.

“We think the team of Steve and Alec are the perfect pair of hosts for the Oscars,” the producers said in a statement. “Steve will being the experience of having hosted the shot in the past and Alec will be a completely fresh personality for this event.”

-- Susan King

Now THIS should be very funny!

Chris

tommyp007 · 11-03-09, 07:23 PM

Awesome!!!!

PopcornTreeCt · 11-03-09, 07:23 PM

Alec Baldwin... maybe. Steve Martin... ugh.

Rypro 525 · 11-03-09, 08:07 PM

bligatory: Steve Martin hasn't been funny since the 70's :Obligatory:

MrSmearkase · 11-03-09, 08:15 PM

Hopefully this turns out better than what I've seen of It's Complicated

Charlie Goose · 11-04-09, 01:05 AM

Meh. I like both guys, but who needs unfunny, forced banter between the hosts? Just let one or the other do it.

riley_dude · 11-04-09, 01:50 AM

Ricky Gervais was not available?

DonTHX1378 · 11-04-09, 02:00 AM

This could be really great as long as they let the both of them shoot from the hip. The writing for the Oscars for years have been very bad and I don't think it's the hosts fault at all. In fact Martin said one of the best jokes I've ever heard at the Oscars:
"Tonight, Billy Crystal's doing what I usually do on Oscar night, having sex with Billy Crystal's wife."
And you can tell that wasn't something the Oscar writers would write.

Crocker Jarmen · 11-04-09, 02:31 AM

I don't know who wrote it, but I remember Steve Martin delievering one of the filthiest jokes I've ever heard on the Oscars, "CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, I thought that was a Sigfried and Roy trick."

mickey65 · 11-04-09, 06:49 AM

I thought Billy Crystal was the best Oscars host. I loved his opening sequences.

Snowmaker · 11-04-09, 08:02 AM

I guess David Letterman was too busy.

Fist of Doom · 11-04-09, 08:51 AM

How can anybody not think this is an awesome idea? I can finally look forward to the Oscars for the first time in a long time.

clckworang · 11-04-09, 09:29 AM

This should be very interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing how a pair of hosts will do running it.

Vipper II · 11-04-09, 11:32 AM

Baldwin should host doing his Tracy Jordan's father's voice.

Geofferson · 11-04-09, 11:57 AM

I like it.

Giles · 11-04-09, 12:02 PM

^ me too

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Hugh Jackman decided not to return as host of the 82nd annual Academy Awards.

good he was dreadfully dull as a host.

Boba Fett · 11-04-09, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by riley_dude

Ricky Gervais was not available?

I don't think mainstream America could handle his brand of humor for more than 15 minutes.

Bill Needle · 11-04-09, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Boba Fett

I don't think mainstream America could handle his brand of humor for more than 15 minutes.

I love Ricky Gervais and all, but as far as Brits go I think Eddie Izzard would make a tremendous host.

Roybq · 11-05-09, 12:04 AM

Saw Steve Martin in concert last night. He still brings the funny. Looking forward to this!

dan30oly · 11-05-09, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by riley_dude

Ricky Gervais was not available?

I read somewhere (can't remember) that he's going to be hosting some other awards show next year (can't remember which one).

I never watch awards shows, but I will definately watch whichever one Gervais is hosting.

Hopefully I didn't dream that.

mrpayroll · 11-05-09, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dan30oly

I read somewhere (can't remember) that he's going to be hosting some other awards show next year (can't remember which one).

I never watch awards shows, but I will definately watch whichever one Gervais is hosting.

Hopefully I didn't dream that.

I believe it's the Golden Globes.

Chris

RobLutter · 11-05-09, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Needle

I love Ricky Gervais and all, but as far as Brits go I think Eddie Izzard would make a tremendous host.

I don't think the American public moreso could accept 4 hours of Eddie Izzard trotting around stage in full drag.

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DonTHX1378 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 297	Re: Breaking: Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to host the Oscars This could be really great as long as they let the both of them shoot from the hip. The writing for the Oscars for years have been very bad and I don't think it's the hosts fault at all. In fact Martin said one of the best jokes I've ever heard at the Oscars: "Tonight, Billy Crystal's doing what I usually do on Oscar night, having sex with Billy Crystal's wife." And you can tell that wasn't something the Oscar writers would write.

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Crocker Jarmen DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: May 2003 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 2,021	Re: Breaking: Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to host the Oscars I don't know who wrote it, but I remember Steve Martin delievering one of the filthiest jokes I've ever heard on the Oscars, "CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, I thought that was a Sigfried and Roy trick." __________________ "The adolescents of my generation, greedy for life, forgot about their hopes for the future until reality taught them that tomorrow was not what they had dreamed, and they discovered nostalgia."

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Fist of Doom DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Raleighwood Posts: 1,223	Re: Breaking: Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to host the Oscars How can anybody not think this is an awesome idea? I can finally look forward to the Oscars for the first time in a long time.

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Roybq Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 106	Re: Breaking: Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to host the Oscars Saw Steve Martin in concert last night. He still brings the funny. Looking forward to this!