Who should host next year's Oscars? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

RedIsNotBlue · 02-23-2009, 02:39 PM

Ricky Gervais or Steve Carell. Nuff said.

ScarredLungs · 02-23-2009, 02:40 PM

Hugh Laurie

Sussudio · 02-23-2009, 02:42 PM

samuel l jackson? that 20 second delay thing would come in handy

danjross · 02-23-2009, 02:43 PM

I actually liked Jon Stewart. I think he should do it again.

ckent22 · 02-23-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

samuel l jackson? that 20 second delay thing would come in handy

Considering that his movies have grossed more then any other actor in Hollywood that would be smart. People obviously like him a lot.

cdot2four · 02-23-2009, 02:49 PM

Richard and Sal from the howard stern show

Petra_Kalbrain · 02-23-2009, 03:00 PM

He's not really a popular film actor, but having seen some amazing diversity and performance capabilities, I would LOVE to see Brent Spiner host the awards. He's got the ability to sing, dance, be funny.... he just isn't that publicly well know unfortunately.

Chordata · 02-23-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ckent22

Considering that his movies have grossed more then any other actor in Hollywood that would be smart. People obviously like him a lot.

Source? A quick search shows he's not even in the top 5 for starring roles. If you count movies he's simply BEEN in (like the Star Wars prequels, which is sort of silly), then maybe he's up there.

ckent22 · 02-23-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

Source? A quick search shows he's not even in the top 5 for starring roles. If you count movies he's simply BEEN in (like the Star Wars prequels, which is sort of silly), then maybe he's up there.

I'm talking about the movies he's been in not about him making the most money. As I can recall his movies that he has been in have grossed over some ridiculous amount of billions of dollars.

Chordata · 02-23-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ckent22

I'm talking about the movies he's been in not about him making the most money. As I can recall his movies that he has been in have grossed over some ridiculous amount of billions of dollars.

Right, so even bit parts like the Star Wars prequels. You're right, he's #1.

For starring roles, #1 surprised me -- Eddie Murphy. Jackson is #9. His per movie average, though is pretty bad. He makes up for it with the ridiculous number of movies he's appeared in.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/people/...umgross&p=.htm

Steelmaker · 02-23-2009, 03:12 PM

Get Bily Crystal back!! He was the best! Plus it's not like he's doing anything these days anyway.

ckent22 · 02-23-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Steelmaker

Get Bily Crystal back!! He was the best! Plus it's not like he's doing anything these days anyway.

Exactly why he shouldn't be doing it.

fupduk2 · 02-23-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

The "Uma, Oprah...Oprah, Uma" bit was Letterman, not Kathy Griffin.

I know. It was just a low light that popped into my head.

Moefiz · 02-23-2009, 03:20 PM

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Hugh Jackman should host again

I totally agree.He did a decent job for his first time.

1Fish2FishRedFishBlu · 02-23-2009, 03:30 PM

I thought Hugh was pretty damn good. I had no idea he had that kinda range in his acting ability.

It woulda been funny though if he pulled out the claws !!

kpkelley · 02-23-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Fish2FishRedFishBlu

I thought Hugh was pretty damn good. I had no idea he had that kinda range in his acting ability.

He won a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway musical hit The Boy From Oz, where he portrayed the Australian songwriter and performer Peter Allen. The next year he hosted the Tony's and won an Emmy for his hosting duties.

ckent22 · 02-23-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

Right, so even bit parts like the Star Wars prequels. You're right, he's #1.

For starring roles, #1 surprised me -- Eddie Murphy. Jackson is #9. His per movie average, though is pretty bad. He makes up for it with the ridiculous number of movies he's appeared in.

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/people/...umgross&p=.htm

Yeah, which is why he'd make the best choice IMO.

proxpilot · 02-23-2009, 03:35 PM

Jim Carrey, Steve Carrel, matt damon

jadedeath · 02-23-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by proxpilot

Jim Carrey, Steve Carrel, matt damon

Maaaaaaaatttt Damon.

Logan

Danger Boy · 02-23-2009, 03:57 PM

I think Margret Cho would be good too. I like her comedy. Plus it's about time we had a minority be the host for once.

02-23-2009, 02:43 PM	#24
danjross Active Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:72	I actually liked Jon Stewart. I think he should do it again. Last edited by danjross; 02-23-2009 at 02:44 PM. Reason: Added more information

02-23-2009, 03:00 PM	#27
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	He's not really a popular film actor, but having seen some amazing diversity and performance capabilities, I would LOVE to see Brent Spiner host the awards. He's got the ability to sing, dance, be funny.... he just isn't that publicly well know unfortunately. Last edited by Petra_Kalbrain; 02-23-2009 at 03:05 PM.

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02-23-2009, 02:39 PM	#21
RedIsNotBlue Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:503 Digital collection:10 Trading Score:226	Ricky Gervais or Steve Carell. Nuff said.

02-23-2009, 02:40 PM	#22
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Hugh Laurie

02-23-2009, 02:42 PM	#23
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	samuel l jackson? that 20 second delay thing would come in handy

02-23-2009, 02:49 PM	#26
cdot2four Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Metro Detroit PSN:cdot2four Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Richard and Sal from the howard stern show

02-23-2009, 03:12 PM	#31
Steelmaker Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Chattanooga, TN Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Get Bily Crystal back!! He was the best! Plus it's not like he's doing anything these days anyway.

02-23-2009, 03:30 PM	#35
1Fish2FishRedFishBlu Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:East Coast Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:321	I thought Hugh was pretty damn good. I had no idea he had that kinda range in his acting ability. It woulda been funny though if he pulled out the claws !!

02-23-2009, 03:35 PM	#38
proxpilot Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:High Point, North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:108 Trading Score:1	Jim Carrey, Steve Carrel, matt damon

02-23-2009, 03:57 PM	#40
Danger Boy Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Washington State Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:1	I think Margret Cho would be good too. I like her comedy. Plus it's about time we had a minority be the host for once.

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