Seth MacFarlane to Host Oscars
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Seth MacFarlane, the mastermind behind ”Family Guy” and the 2012 comedy hit “Ted,” will host the 85th Academy Awards in 2013.
ABC made the announcement in a press release today.
“We are thrilled to have Seth MacFarlane host the Oscars. His performing skills blend perfectly with our ideas for making the show entertaining and fresh,” producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron said in the release. “He will be the consummate host, and we are so happy to be working with him.”
“It’s truly an overwhelming privilege to be asked to host the Oscars,” MacFarlane said in the release. “My thoughts upon hearing the news were, one, I will do my utmost to live up to the high standards set forth by my predecessors; and two, I hope they don’t find out I hosted the Charlie Sheen roast.”
MacFarlane’s hosting gig will mark his first appearance on the Oscar stage. Recently, he hosted the season premiere of “Saturday Night Live,” showing off his versatility as he sang and did voices during his opening routine.
MacFarlane made his feature directorial debut this past summer with the box office hit “Ted,” which he co-wrote and produced, while voicing the title character. In addition to “Family Guy,” MacFarlane is also the co-creator of “American Dad!” and “The Cleveland Show.”
The 85th Annual Academy Awards will broadcast live on Feb. 24, 2013 on ABC.
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Posted by: Kevin Wright | October 1, 2012, 2:50 pm 2:50 pm
I don’t know why they picked Seth Macfarlane to host the Oscars. His shows are vulgar, crude and offensive. Oh wait, I forgot. Hollywood doesn’t have much morals.
Posted by: Robert Holt | October 1, 2012, 2:53 pm 2:53 pm
And, the Religious Reich has morals? Preaching hate and intolerance? Isn’t that the pot calling the kettle beige? What a crock. If you don’t want to watch the shows, then turn the dial. No one forces you to watch the shows.. Do they?
Posted by: Cowboy | October 1, 2012, 6:15 pm 6:15 pm
Just shoot me. This is the worst decision the Academy has made since offering Dr. Doolittle a nomination for best film. Please, if you can’t get someone new with actual TALENT, bring back Billy Crystal. At least we know he can get the job done.
Posted by: Chris | October 1, 2012, 9:53 pm 9:53 pm
Oh, give the guy the chance. If he screws it up he doesnt’ get a repeat. Its a tough gig to do be funny in front of peeps who have got u by the cahonnies. Yes, Billy is one of the best, but you need new blood. It’s a vetting process. It is easier for a vulgar person to act good, than it is for a good person to act vulgar. I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Posted by: Justin | October 2, 2012, 9:38 am 9:38 am
He’s a creative writer; however, Seth is too controversial, therefore he’s not a great pick for hosting the Oscars. Bigotry is the bulk of his comedic skits, which isn’t always funny.
Posted by: Roz | October 5, 2012, 10:31 pm 10:31 pm
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHHAHA
99% of the hate is because he’s a proud atheist and equal right advocate. This is going to be awesome, you religious fascists complaining like this is the end of the world make my day.
Your anger brightens my world.
AHAHAHAHAHAHA
Posted by: Eat is haters | October 10, 2012, 7:57 am 7:57 am
What a JOKE. This is a shameless ploy for ratings. That piece of work has no business hosting the oscars.
Posted by: Kelly | October 10, 2012, 2:59 pm 2:59 pm