The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been eyeing Jimmy Fallon as a possible host for the 85th Academy Awards, which would be produced by Lorne Michaels, the executive producer of NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.... Read more
Things are moving on apace in Oscarland, as hot on the heels of the news that Brett Ratner has been replaced as co-producer with Brian Grazer comes word that Billy Crystal was asked to step in for departing host Eddie Murphy and immediately said yes.... Read more
It was but a rumour over the weekend, but on Tuesday it became true: Eddie Murphy has been officially hired to host the 84th Academy Awards, going solo on stage next February.... Read more
The night was filled with a lot of the expected; The King's Speech reigning in the Best Picture Oscar, Natalie Portman winning Best Actress, Colin Firth winning Best Actor and Toy Story 3 winning Best Animated Feature. But, it was also sprinkled with a few surprises, namely the... Read more
In an unconventional bit of casting, James Franco and Anne Hathaway have been selected to cohost the 83rd Academy Awards.
Oscar telecast producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer announced the choice Monday. RELATED: Complete awards watch and analysis.... Read more