Official 2024 Oscar Nominations And Discussion Thread (2 Viewers)

[Jake Lipson]

As has been documented in its thread, I didn't like Deadpool and Wolverine. But Hugh Jackman is a proven host of the Oscars, and pairing him with Reynolds would cause lots of interest in the ceremony. That would be a good thing as far as the Academy is concerned.

 

[ManW_TheUncool]

As has been documented in its thread, I didn't like Deadpool and Wolverine. But Hugh Jackman is a proven host of the Oscars, and pairing him with Reynolds would cause lots of interest in the ceremony. That would be a good thing as far as the Academy is concerned.

Well, if they actually get the call, it certainly won't be quite so gratuitously irreverent and violent (and full of F-bombs, etc)... at least on the main TV broadcast/stream I suppose -- maybe they'll try to sneak some not-for-TV stuff into it somewhere away from the regular ABC broadcast, heh...

But would the folks overseeing the Oscars really wanna go there and somehow have any (toned down) variation of Reynolds/Wade/Deadpool (NVM Jackman/Logan/Wolverine) running loose for the show? I suppose they could try contractually forcing him/them to behave enough, LOL... but it's not like Reynolds will be terribly concerned about potentially getting banned from the Oscars given the kinda roles/movies he generally takes (even besides Deadpool), right?

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[Jake Lipson]

But would the folks overseeing the Oscars really wanna go there and somehow have any (toned down) variation of Reynolds/Wade/Deadpool (NVM Jackman/Logan/Wolverine) running loose for the show?

I don't think they would have to be concerned with that. I wasn't suggesting that Jackman or Reynolds should host the show as Wolverine or Deadpool respectively.

Jackman has successfully hosted both the Oscars and the Tonys before, and he is having a moment right now with the success of the movie. So it would make sense to ask him. A hypothetical pairing with Reynolds would take advantage of the rapport that they had in the movie. But they would be hosting as themselves, not as the characters. They both know how to behave at awards shows. Most people do, other than Will Smith.

 

[ManW_TheUncool]

I don't think they would have to be concerned with that. I wasn't suggesting that Jackman or Reynolds should host the show as Wolverine or Deadpool respectively.

Jackman has successfully hosted both the Oscars and the Tonys before, and he is having a moment right now with the success of the movie. So it would make sense to ask him. A hypothetical pairing with Reynolds would take advantage of the rapport that they had in the movie. But they would be hosting as themselves, not as the characters. They both know how to behave at awards shows. Most people do, other than Will Smith.

Well, they've never had Reynolds do it before -- and he's actually the wildcard in any of such, heh, not Jackman (at least on his own)... especially if there's remotely any connection to the success of this Deadpool movie, heh... Reynolds would surely inject some humor related to Deadpool and/or this specific movie, if they're hosting together, but just not sure how much so, heh... Even besides Deadpool, he's always been far more a over-the-top nutty, wisecracking type than Jackman ever was AFAIK. Deadpool just lets him completely out and loose on screen is all, heh...

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[MartinP.]

As much as I really like John Mullaney, I was surprised in that Hollywood Reporter article to see quotes from people saying they really liked his hosting of the Academy's Governor's Ball. I watched it on youtube and did not think he was very good doing that.

The hosts people like from the past are the ones we all got used to doing it.

 

[Jake Lipson]

Oscars: Inside the Search for a Host

In the wake of Jimmy Kimmel and John Mulaney turning down the gig, the Academy has limited options and could veer away from the comedian model.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[Jake Lipson]

Coincidentally, YouTue's algorithm just suggested this video for me. It is a reminder of how good Hugh Jackman was the last time he hosted in 2009.

They really should offer it to him again.

 

[Malcolm R]

The problem is people need to accept these offers. For most, it seems like a job they don't want.

Lots of time commitment, work, and scrutiny with very little upside for major stars.

 

[Joe Wong]

The problem is people need to accept these offers. For most, it seems like a job they don't want.

Lots of time commitment, work, and scrutiny with very little upside for major stars.

Agreed. Recent Oscars hosts tend to have received more criticism. Only Billy Crystal seems to have been more universally acclaimed.

 

[Jake Lipson]

Jimmy Kimmel Reveals Why He Turned Down Hosting The 2025 Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel has hosted the last two Oscars but he decided it was “too much” to lead the show for a third time in a row. The comedian said that Jimmy Kimmel Live! “suffers a little bit” when he’s been focused on hosting the Oscars. Speaking on the Politickin’ podcast, hosted by Gavin Newsom...

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