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Subject: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: Philip Eno on 11/10/11 at 1:48 pm
Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has resigned as host of the 2012 Oscar ceremony, due to be held in February.
His decision comes a day after the resignation of producer Brett Ratner, a friend of Murphy, who used a derogatory term in public.
Mr Ratner used the word "fags" during a question and answer session on his latest film Tower Heist.
Mr Ratner recruited Murphy to be the Oscars' next host when he was hired as producer of the 2012 awards ceremony.
The Rush Hour director has been replaced by Brian Grazer, the Oscar-winning producer of A Beautiful Mind - and frequent producing partner of director Ron Howard.
"Brian Grazer is a renowned filmmaker who over the past 25 years has produced a diverse and extraordinary body of work," said Academy President Tom Sherak.
"He will certainly bring his tremendous talent, creativity and relationships to the Oscars.'
No replacement has been announced for Murphy.
Correspondents say the comedian's resignation could be a setback for the Academy Awards.
The ceremony has seen declining TV ratings in recent years and is battling the rise of newer awards ceremonies, which appeal to younger audiences.
Choosing Murphy to host for the 2012 ceremony marked a return to the traditional, well-tried formula of a comedian host - one very successful ceremony was hosted by Bob Hope, Johnny Carson and Billy Crystal.
Oscar officials and Eddie Murphy himself insisted the split was not an acrimonious one.
"I appreciate how Eddie feels about losing his creative partner, Brett Ratner, and we all wish him well," Sherak said of Murphy's decision to step down.
Murphy said: "I was truly looking forward to being a part of the show that our production team and writers were just starting to develop, but I'm sure that the new production team and host will do an equally great job."
An online campaign to replace Murphy with the Muppets was initiated on Wednesday.
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: ladybug316 on 11/10/11 at 9:25 pm
I'm all for the Muppets hosting :)
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: Jessica on 11/10/11 at 10:42 pm
I'm all for the Muppets hosting :)
I'd totally watch.
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: Indy Gent on 11/11/11 at 5:24 pm
Billy Crystal agreed to host the Oscars again. Whoopee! :-\\
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: Howard on 11/11/11 at 7:17 pm
I'm all for the Muppets hosting :)
That would be interesting.
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: MaxwellSmart on 11/11/11 at 8:19 pm
It's like using the N-word before you host the Super Bowl. I mean, you know...
::)
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: danootaandme on 11/12/11 at 5:11 am
I was hoping for Ricky Gervais ;D
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: Philip Eno on 11/12/11 at 6:29 am
Would Stephen Fry do well at the Oscars?
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: MaxwellSmart on 11/12/11 at 7:12 am
Would Stephen Fry do well at the Oscars?
I'd watch, but a lot of Americans don't know who Stephen Fry is. Heck, a lot of Americans under 30 don't even know who Billy Crystal is anymore!
::)
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: Philip Eno on 11/12/11 at 7:14 am
Would Stephen Fry do well at the Oscars?
I'd watch, but a lot of Americans don't know who Stephen Fry is. Heck, a lot of Americans under 30 don't even know who Billy Crystal is anymore!
::)
Stephen Fry has done the BAFTAs before, and is well use to the job.
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: Ryan112390 on 11/15/11 at 1:21 pm
Is this the same Eddie Murphy who thought it was funny to joke about "fags" in RAW?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQBLzotAn3M
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: MaxwellSmart on 11/15/11 at 8:06 pm
Is this the same Eddie Murphy who thought it was funny to joke about "fags" in RAW?
I lost a lot of respect for Eddie because of that bit. I thought it was hateful.
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: MrCleveland on 11/25/11 at 12:35 pm
I wanted to see Drew Carey host The Oscars!
But that'll happen when Cleveland wins a Championship!
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: Howard on 11/25/11 at 7:20 pm
Who's gonna host The Oscars now? ???
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: MaxwellSmart on 11/25/11 at 8:27 pm
Who's gonna host The Oscars now? ???
Billy Crystal. Remember him?
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: bookmistress4ever on 11/25/11 at 11:35 pm
Would Stephen Fry do well at the Oscars?
I love him! Apparently he has a big following on Twitter, although I don't do Twitter myself. But I've enjoyed his performances on Who's line is it anyway? and as a guest on Graham Norton.
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: Howard on 11/26/11 at 6:29 am
Billy Crystal. Remember him?
Yes I do, of course.
Subject: Re: Eddie Murphy quits Oscars after Brett Ratner exit
Written By: MaxwellSmart on 11/26/11 at 12:27 pm
Yes I do, of course.
You're old enough to remember him on SNL. Crystal said he wanted to host the Oscars so the girl at the pharmacy would stop asking him who he is. I guess kids don't remember him so good.