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Old 10-15-2004, 02:25 AM
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Chris Rock to host Academy Awards

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i dunno. i just cant picture Chris Rock hosting the oscars. the VMAs i can understand, but Academy Awards? What the frick??

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Get your "rock the Oscars" jokes ready -- comedian Chris Rock has been announced as the host of the 77th Academy Awards, his first time at bat for the show. Producer Gil Cates broke the news of the fresh Oscar blood Thursday morning, stating that "I am a huge fan of Chris Rock. 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. I can't wait." Rock, who made his film debut in Beverly Hills Cop II and shot to fame with Saturday Night Live, is no stranger to award shows, having hosted the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards; he's also won three Emmys and two Grammys. As for his recent film shenanigans, Rock is currently shooting The Longest Yard with fellow SNL alumnus Adam Sandler, and provides one of the voices in the upcoming animated flick Madagascar.

The Academy Awards broadcast will take place on Sunday, February 27, 2005 at the Kodak Theatre. --Prepared by IMDb staff
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Old 10-15-2004, 02:46 AM
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I heard this earlier on MTV. I thought it was a joke, but it wasn't. That said, I can't wait!

Come on, Billy Crystal rocked beyond anything but Chris Rock is a comedic genius! This is the big stage he deserves. I just hope he appreciates the situation and stays within friendly limits.
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Old 10-15-2004, 03:03 AM
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I can't wait, I really think Chris Rock is a class act, and is a great person...... Chris Rock is also is one of the best comedians out there...

Two thumbs up for this choice...
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Old 10-15-2004, 08:48 PM
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I'm not to sure about it but might be interesting !!
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Old 10-15-2004, 10:35 PM
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I don't know. Not to insult him, but here's a certain bit of prestige to the Academy Awards that I would not necessary associate Chris Rock to.

Not that Billy Crystal or Steve Martin or some of the other comedians that have hosted aren't irreverant and silly. However, Chris Rock, hilarious as he can sometimes be, it usually pretty tasteless, and he probably wouldn't be my choice.

But maybe he'll be great and I'm be wrong
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Old 10-16-2004, 01:01 AM
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I like Chris Rock! I think this is great.
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Old 10-16-2004, 03:29 AM
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I rememer when Whoopi hosted. All I remember is she had a bunch of crazy outfits and is my parents hated it because her jokes were pretty nasty and trashy.
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Old 10-16-2004, 04:30 AM
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The Academy have been copying the MTV Movie awards for so long, I'm not surprised with this choice. I wait for the day Tom Hanks accepts his third oscar with a "Yo, another bling bling dude"
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Old 10-16-2004, 07:37 AM
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Come on, Billy Crystal rocked beyond anything but Chris Rock is a comedic genius! This is the big stage he deserves. I just hope he appreciates the situation and stays within friendly limits.
Yeah, I agree. He's funny, and if he satys within the limits of good taste the show's gonna be good.

But, personally, I've always liked Billy Crystal and the "Oscar" song he does in the beginning of the ceremony. CLassic!
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Old 10-16-2004, 12:16 PM
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this is gonna be good
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Old 10-16-2004, 01:12 PM
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just when i thought the oscar telecast couldn't get any worse.......
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Old 10-16-2004, 05:27 PM
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Chris Rock's awesome!
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Old 10-16-2004, 06:21 PM
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But, personally, I've always liked Billy Crystal and the "Oscar" song he does in the beginning of the ceremony. CLassic!
Classic indeed! That was the first thing that popped in my head! The song's gone!

When he did "the return of the host" I almost died laughing!

Chris has BIG shoes to fill!
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Old 10-19-2004, 05:43 AM
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i think its great and finally a guy who is funny, and isn't uptight with all the "big wigs". i might actually watch this year.
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Billy Crystal's not hosting?

It might actually be funny this year.
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