Billy Crystal to host 2012 Oscars (So long Eddie)
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Billy Crystal to host 2012 Oscars (So long Eddie)
"According to a report by Deadline, Eddie Murphy has emerged as the front-runner to present the 84th Academy Awards ceremony.
Brett Ratner is producing the show this year, and apparently Murphy's is the name he'll be putting forward to Academy president Tom Sherak.
It shouldn't come as a huge surprise to learn that Ratner is favouring Murphy, as the pair have recently worked together on upcoming comedy Tower Heist, a kind of everyman's Ocean's Eleven.
With his background in stand-up comedy, Murphy could certainly bring a bit of much needed energy to the proceedings, not too mention a welcome smattering of 'edge.'
Some rumour sites are reporting Murphy's role as a done deal, although there has been no official confirmation yet. According to Deadline, Oscars favourite Billy Crystal will be involved in some capacity."
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Thoughts? I think there's no question he'd be better than Franco/Hathaway (man they were terrible)
Brett Ratner is producing the show this year, and apparently Murphy's is the name he'll be putting forward to Academy president Tom Sherak.
It shouldn't come as a huge surprise to learn that Ratner is favouring Murphy, as the pair have recently worked together on upcoming comedy Tower Heist, a kind of everyman's Ocean's Eleven.
With his background in stand-up comedy, Murphy could certainly bring a bit of much needed energy to the proceedings, not too mention a welcome smattering of 'edge.'
Some rumour sites are reporting Murphy's role as a done deal, although there has been no official confirmation yet. According to Deadline, Oscars favourite Billy Crystal will be involved in some capacity."
Deadline
Thoughts? I think there's no question he'd be better than Franco/Hathaway (man they were terrible)
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re: Billy Crystal to host 2012 Oscars (So long Eddie)
How am I not surprised.
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re: Billy Crystal to host 2012 Oscars (So long Eddie)
What, Chris Tucker was too busy?
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He's won more Razzies than Oscars.
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re: Billy Crystal to host 2012 Oscars (So long Eddie)
It could be worse: Tower Heist is coming out this November. My first thought is they were coordinating it with the film release so Murphy could do the Oscars as just another stop on the promotional tour between talk shows.
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First a black president, now a black Academy Awards host? What's next? I KID, I KID. I always liked Eddie Murphy, and my 8-year old kid likes him too, although he doesn't know it (the Donkey from Shrek).
Chris Tucker?! Please! It would take 200 Chris Tuckers to equal ONE Eddie Murphy! Chris Tucker is the bargain-brand, store-named paper towel, and Eddie Murphy is BOUNTY.
Chris Tucker. HA!
Chris Tucker?! Please! It would take 200 Chris Tuckers to equal ONE Eddie Murphy! Chris Tucker is the bargain-brand, store-named paper towel, and Eddie Murphy is BOUNTY.
Chris Tucker. HA!
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re: Billy Crystal to host 2012 Oscars (So long Eddie)
I'd love to see Eddie host, as long as they don't "muzzle" him...at the very least he could tell the Academy to go "f$%# themselves" for not giving him the Oscar for DREAMGIRLS.
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If wearing a fat suit is their definition of edgy, then yes, Murphy is edgy.
However, since the Oscar's show has become such a joke, I can't see Murphy doing any more harm.
However, since the Oscar's show has become such a joke, I can't see Murphy doing any more harm.
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But first, movie musicals... they're a tradition that dates back to the 1920s..."
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re: Billy Crystal to host 2012 Oscars (So long Eddie)
I think it's funny how people are choosing to interpret the "everyman's Ocean's Eleven" comment.
I can see Murphy doing a pretty good job. It would be nice to see him break script from time to time. Maybe this could be a way for him to get back into stand-up.
I can see Murphy doing a pretty good job. It would be nice to see him break script from time to time. Maybe this could be a way for him to get back into stand-up.