James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
#1James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 10:46am
"I've just learned that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has asked James Franco and Anne Hathaway to host the Academy Awards, and it "looks like" both young stars have accepted the offer. There is always the chance that one of them might back out because of prior commitments. But my sources say the host announcement could be made as soon as this week. Both are starring in Fox movies out in theaters now: Franco in Fox Searchlight's 127 Hours, and Hathaway in 20th Century Fox's Love And Other Drugs. Hathaway did a major dance and musical number with then host Hugh Jackman at the Academy Awards two years ago. Franco is also a multitalented actor. Both are equally adept at comedy and drama. Their selection, if true, is an inspired choice and demonstrates how much current Academy president Tom Sherak wants to improve Oscar ratings."
http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/james-franco-and-anne-hathaway-to-host-oscar/
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#2James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 1:30pmInteresting choice.
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#2James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 1:41pmYou said it. I guess next they'll have Daughtry host the Grammys-- if he can get the day off from the car wash.
#3James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 1:56pmI love James Franco, but he's edging into the NPH overexposure zone.
#4James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:08pmI can get having actors/nominees being the hosts but this is an odd pairing.
#5James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:14pm
It does seem random, but I bet there is a connection that we're just not thinking of.
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#6James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:17pmAs one article pointed out, this is the Academy attempting to lure younger viewers- these two hosts' ages combined don't equal the age of either host last year.
#7James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:20pmAlec Baldwin is 52. Franco is 32 and Hathaway is 28. I am guessing somebody at the academy got hold of both of their hosting gigs on SNL.
#8James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:23pm
I was going to point that out, but Hugh Jackman is pretty young.
Anyway, if they are trying to skew young, these two (as much as I love them) aren't really what I'd call a draw.
I still think Betty White should do it!
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#9James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:23pmSorry Strummer- I was wrong. They said "Franco and Hathaway’s combined age (61) is less than Steve Martin’s."
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#10James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:24pmIf the kids is what they want, Hire Justin Bieber.
#11James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:26pm
R-Patz and K-Stew!
They can brood and be all angsty for 3.5 hours.
#12James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:30pmK-Stew coughing and looking all disinterested before 'The Academy celebrates horror films' was one of the most unintentionally hilarious bits of last year's awards.
#13James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:44pmAs long as it's not Gary Shandling or Glenn Beck, I'm fine with it.
#14James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:46pm
So you'd be cool with a Coulter/Palin pairing?
#15James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:47pmI would LOVE to see them face an audience of libruls, homos and Jesus-killers for a few hours. That would be GOLD!
#16James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 2:58pm
Wouldn't it?
Lol!
And they could do a comedy segment with a surprise guest! (Rush Limbaugh - shhh)
#17James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 3:14pmThey could have Rush do the Beyonce thing and sing all the nominated songs.
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#18James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 3:44pm
Rush does a great "Single Ladies" Number.
#19James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 4:13pm
Booooring.
How about Bette Midler and Barbra Streisand to cohost the show?
Or Judi Dench and Maggie Smith for the pleasure of their company?
Or Howard Stern and Robin Quivers?
I also think they are continuing the 10 "Best Picture" noms.
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#20James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 4:28pmYou must be old. Those people are all like 100.
#21James Franco & Anne Hathaway To Host The Oscars?
Posted: 11/29/10 at 4:31pm
How about Bette Midler and Barbra Streisand to cohost the show?
Because they know the gays will already be watching.
Or Judi Dench and Maggie Smith for the pleasure of their company?
Because they know the gays will already be watching.
Or Howard Stern and Robin Quivers?
Because there may not be an unlimited budget for FCC fines.
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