Hugh Jackman, 40, has been tapped Friday to host the 81st Academy Awards.
This development comes as awards shows have been trying on new clothes. A few months ago, the Emmys had five reality-show hosts as masters-of-ceremonies. On the other hand, the Grammys added a live concert special to the announcement of the nominations.
Results have been mixed. The Emmys received a beating because of the hosts, and this year's edition was one of the least-watched Emmys. The Grammys nomination special was fourth among prime-time shows.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has previously chosen new producers, a new director, a new music director, a new designer and it is even having a new accountant.
This is going to be an all-new Oscars this February 22. It is exciting and scary to see how things will turn out. The past few years we have seen Chris Rock, Ellen DeGeneres and Jon Stewart strut their stuff, and it is a wonder what Jackman will bring to the table.
He had already been host to a few Tony Awards ceremonies. He even won an Emmy in 2005 for hosting the 58th annual Tony Awards. On the same night Tony, he got the best-actor prize for his role in the musical "The Boy from Oz."
He has done Broadway with distinction, so it is likely he will be doing songs and dances. Could he do stand-up monolgue? Will he?
Jackman has played Wolverine, he has worked with people such as Nolan and Kidman, and he had been nominated for a Golden Globe. This year People magazine named him "Sexiest Man Alive." Now he can add Oscar host to his resume.
Somebody please stop him.
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