The Moose 95.1 FM - Bozeman's Best Rock » eddie murphy http://mooseradio.com Tue, 21 May 2013 15:20:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Eddie Murphy Named Academy Awards Host http://mooseradio.com/eddie-murphy-academy-awards-host/ http://mooseradio.com/eddie-murphy-academy-awards-host/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:32:27 +0000 Shauna Wright http://tsminteractive.com/?p=44176 Looks like the rumors were true — actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has been officially tapped to host the 84th annual Academy Awards. Although Murphy has hosted other awards shows, this will be his first gig at the Oscars.

“Eddie is a comedic genius, one of the greatest and most influential live performers ever,” said show co-producer Brett Ratner, who also directed Murphy in the upcoming comedy ‘Tower Heist,’ due for release November 4. “With his love of movies, history of crafting unforgettable characters and his iconic performances — especially on stage — I know he will bring excitement, spontaneity and tremendous heart to the show.”

]]> http://mooseradio.com/eddie-murphy-academy-awards-host/feed/ 0 Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images Is Eddie Murphy In Talks to Host the Oscars? http://mooseradio.com/eddie-murphy-host-oscars/ http://mooseradio.com/eddie-murphy-host-oscars/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:33:12 +0000 Shauna Wright http://tsminteractive.com/?p=43521 Sources close to Academy Awards officials  say comedian and actor Eddie Murphy is being considered to host the Oscars in February.

The move is seen as an effort to return to basics — in other words, have one funny act head up the entire ceremony. In years past, the Academy has experimented with different hosting ideas, culminating in the somewhat questionable move this year that saw actors James Franco and Anne Hathaway emceeing what many called a disastrous show.

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