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Hugh Jackman, known for his big screen role as Wolverine in “X-Men” series, took his name out of consideration to host the 2010 Academy Awards.
Jackman, 41, who received critical praise for his hosting duties at last year’s Oscar telecast, told producers that he didn’t want to do it two years in a row, according to Variety.
The Tony-Award winning performer (and former Tony Awards host), though, isn’t ruling out a return to the Kodak Theatre in the future.
Now, Oscar officials begin the search and, of course, the first name that usually rises to the top of their wish list---Billy Crystal.
The Long Beach, N.Y. native, who last hosted the Oscars in 2004, has presided over the festivities eight times since 1990.
Crystal, who turns 62 a week after next year’s broadcast, reportedly turned down being Master of Ceremonies in 2006. He had just wrapped up his poignant, one-man show “700 Sundays” on Broadway. Ultimately, that performance would earn him a Tony.
The unflappable Crystal also has six Emmy Awards on his mantle—four of which are connected to his Oscar work, with another statue for hosting the Grammys.
Along with a quick wit shown throughout the night, Crystal’s run as Oscar host is punctuated by his musical parody of each year's best picture nominees. (An example from 1998 is shown below.)
Since Crystal's last tour of duty on the Oscar stage, officials have tried different options. Comedians Chris Rock and Ellen DeGeneres took a stab in 2005 and 2007, respectively. The only repeat M.C. was “The Daily Show” anchor Jon Stewart in 2006 and 2008.
The 82nd annual Academy Awards take place one week later this year (Sunday, March 7, 2010 on ABC) due to the Winter Olympics coverage on NBC.
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