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AKA · 10-14-2004, 03:07 PM

Chris Rock to Be Host of Academy Awards

By Anthony Breznican
The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES - The Oscars have a piece of the Rock. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday announced Chris Rock will host the next Academy Awards telecast.

Rock, who's been in the films Head of State and Dogma, is best known for his standup comedy specials Bigger & Blacker, Bring the Pain and Never Scared.

Rock, 39, has previously hosted the MTV's Video Music Awards.

"I am a huge fan of Chris Rock," said Gil Cates, the producer of the Oscars telecast. "He always makes me laugh and he always has something interesting to say. Chris represents the best of the new generation of comics. Having him host the Oscars is terrific."

The one-time Saturday Night Live regular has won three Emmys for his TV programs and two Grammys for his comedy albums. Rock currently is shooting a remake of The Longest Yard with Adam Sandler and recently provided the voice of the zebra in the animated feature Madagascar, both to be released in May 2005. His other film credits include Pootie Tang, Bad Company, Down to Earth and Nurse Betty.

The 77th Academy Awards telecast is set for Feb. 27.

Janice · 10-14-2004, 03:29 PM

Great choice. Chris is hilarious.

snl75 · 10-14-2004, 03:59 PM

thats a good idea he will defenetly get people talking about the oscars the morning after the telecast i think he might bring a fresh approach to the hosting job and besides as an snl fan how could i not be happy about another former snl star hosting the awards way to go chris

theanswerman · 10-14-2004, 04:04 PM

good, maybe i'll laugh this year.

barwars · 10-14-2004, 04:33 PM

Very good news!!

I love Billy Crystal.... but you can only do it so much....

Jrnygrl · 10-14-2004, 04:43 PM

Finally the Academy does something good. Now if they can get the voting right for the awards!

I guess I will watch this year!

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 10-14-2004, 04:54 PM

Awesome, he's hilarious.

Liza · 10-14-2004, 05:23 PM

I hope he does a good job. I mean he's certainly a funny guy, but the Academy Awards doesn't seem like his normal area of expertise. The Academy has had a long history of picking comics who just don't stand up well to the occasion (Remember David Letterman and Steve Martin?) So, here's hoping.

AKA · 10-14-2004, 05:26 PM

I actually think Steve Martin did a really good job when he hosted a few years ago, and Letterman really wasn't as bad as lots of people say he was..

I will say that the worst host we've seen in the last 20 years (maybe ever) was Whoopi Goldberg.

Jrnygrl · 10-14-2004, 06:08 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
I actually think Steve Martin did a really good job when he hosted a few years ago, and Letterman really wasn't as bad as lots of people say he was..

I agree with you!

MissZero · 10-14-2004, 06:22 PM

One word:

Dean Winchester · 10-14-2004, 06:41 PM

Chris Rock is hysterical, he was the best MTV VMA host ever

barwars · 10-14-2004, 06:48 PM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
Chris Rock is hysterical, he was the best MTV VMA host ever

I completely agree.
I think Dave Chappelle would've been good this year.... if they had him host. (this was the stupidest VMA ever)

Mr. Television · 10-14-2004, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
I actually think Steve Martin did a really good job when he hosted a few years ago, and Letterman really wasn't as bad as lots of people say he was..

I will say that the worst host we've seen in the last 20 years (maybe ever) was Whoopi Goldberg.

I agree with everything you said.

Kitt · 10-14-2004, 07:55 PM

Chris Rock hosting. Now that's something to look forward to.

10-14-2004, 03:07 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Chris Rock to Be Host of Academy Awards Chris Rock to Be Host of Academy Awards By Anthony Breznican The Associated Press LOS ANGELES - The Oscars have a piece of the Rock. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Thursday announced Chris Rock will host the next Academy Awards telecast. Rock, who's been in the films Head of State and Dogma, is best known for his standup comedy specials Bigger & Blacker, Bring the Pain and Never Scared. Rock, 39, has previously hosted the MTV's Video Music Awards. "I am a huge fan of Chris Rock," said Gil Cates, the producer of the Oscars telecast. "He always makes me laugh and he always has something interesting to say. Chris represents the best of the new generation of comics. Having him host the Oscars is terrific." The one-time Saturday Night Live regular has won three Emmys for his TV programs and two Grammys for his comedy albums. Rock currently is shooting a remake of The Longest Yard with Adam Sandler and recently provided the voice of the zebra in the animated feature Madagascar, both to be released in May 2005. His other film credits include Pootie Tang, Bad Company, Down to Earth and Nurse Betty. The 77th Academy Awards telecast is set for Feb. 27.

10-14-2004, 04:04 PM	#4
theanswerman OMGWTFLOLZ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 04, 2003 Location: i lurve you! (israel) Posts: 2,636	good, maybe i'll laugh this year.
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10-14-2004, 03:29 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Great choice. Chris is hilarious.

10-14-2004, 03:59 PM	#3
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	thats a good idea he will defenetly get people talking about the oscars the morning after the telecast i think he might bring a fresh approach to the hosting job and besides as an snl fan how could i not be happy about another former snl star hosting the awards way to go chris

10-14-2004, 04:33 PM	#5
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Very good news!! I love Billy Crystal.... but you can only do it so much....

10-14-2004, 04:43 PM	#6
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Finally the Academy does something good. Now if they can get the voting right for the awards! I guess I will watch this year!

10-14-2004, 05:23 PM	#8
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	I hope he does a good job. I mean he's certainly a funny guy, but the Academy Awards doesn't seem like his normal area of expertise. The Academy has had a long history of picking comics who just don't stand up well to the occasion (Remember David Letterman and Steve Martin?) So, here's hoping.

10-14-2004, 05:26 PM	#9
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I actually think Steve Martin did a really good job when he hosted a few years ago, and Letterman really wasn't as bad as lots of people say he was.. I will say that the worst host we've seen in the last 20 years (maybe ever) was Whoopi Goldberg.

10-14-2004, 06:41 PM	#12
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Chris Rock is hysterical, he was the best MTV VMA host ever

10-14-2004, 07:55 PM	#15
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	Chris Rock hosting. Now that's something to look forward to.