Seth MacFarlane Is Hosting The Oscars
This is happening, according to this real press release from Deadline:
Seth MacFarlane will host the 85th Academy Awards®, telecast producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today. This will be MacFarlane’s first appearance on Oscar’s stage. The 85th Academy Awards will be broadcast live on Oscar® Sunday, February 24, on the ABC Television Network.
“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,” said Zadan and Meron. “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,” said MacFarlane. “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.”
On one hand, Seth is always making the smuggest expressions (see pic above) and the only thing his face should host is a fist, so I can't imagine staring at that for 5 million hours straight. But on the other hand, I LOVE this, because this could be the train wreck mess that will unite all of us together. Remember when James Franco and Anne Hathaway's beyond awful performances made us all barf next to each other as one? Nothing brings us together like an Oscar shit show.
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Consummate host??
They DO realize he will be singing-at-will (because he is in love with his own singing voice) and saying EVERYTHING in various characters voices from The Family Guy and his other show......
If they think a wise ass baby in diapers is their idea of making the Oscars fresh and entertaining....well, sometimes you get what you wish for.
and it usually does not end well.
@bambam, not sure if you're still in this thread...just saw your question from earlier.
I've been in DC 5 years and wasn't in the area around the time of the sniper attacks...but I remember it being a horribly scary time. I had relatives in the DC area at the time and we were worried about their safety.
My two cents...I'm inclined to agree with you. It's fine to solemnly remember the victims and to observe the anniversary of the event. But things like the Twitter hashtag #lifeduringsniper (yes, this exists apparently) strikes me as insensitive and not giving the victims the proper remembrance they deserve.
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Submitted by P.T.Bull on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 10:33pm.
"This bitch is crazier than a pillowcase full of clear-level scientologist possums."
He got this Jack Nicholson look in "the Shining" about him in this pic.. not good.
Submitted by Biht Chi Whon on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 7:35pm.
With that said, there is something really off about him I can't put my finger on. Don't know what it is, but I think the dude has something seriously weird going on.
Or...maybe I'm just a bit skeeved by him sporting a bad rug, wearing tons of Jersey bronzer, and having what appears to be a subtle nose job.
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He creeps me put as well. In this picture he is trying so hard to look sexy, but it is a big fail. That smirk that never leaves his weird shaped face is fucking annoying. It looks like a pumpkin head.
He does not have one physically attractive feature: his body sucks, he's not good looking or sexy. Some women might find his wallet attractive, but that's all he has going for him. That smirk. Ugh.
He has dated some famewhores.
Submitted by Hockey fan on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 9:54pm.
p.s. to whoever suggested Kristen Wiig--- I think I am the only person in the world who doesn't get her appeal.
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I totally agree... I could never stand her and I always felt like I was the only one to feel that way. Glad there are two of us now. :-)
Submitted by loopygorilla on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 2:42am.
Submitted by CashewTime on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 2:40am.
yeah he has a HOT VOICE!
--Whenever I imagine him saying dirty things...phew, I have to fan myself!
I have a secret crush on him. He really is the perfect man. Gorgeous, unbelievably sexy voice, smart, outgoing and hilarious.
Submitted by CashewTime on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 2:40am.
yeah he has a HOT VOICE!
I would with him too. I don't know why because half of me thinks he's a douchey mcturd who isn't that funny, but half of me hears that voice, and looks at that height and yes, I would do a young Burt Reynolds!
if i had a pussy, i would say he makes me wet!
dont judge me! okaayy yeah i would hit it. so what? i am beautiful no matter what you say, words cant bring me downnnnn..ohhh noo..dont you bring me down today
I would! For reasons... *ducks* lol dont judge me Im a slut! hahaha
Submitted by SANS FARDS on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 12:21am.
Hockey fan, I don't think Kristen Wiig was that funny on SNL...all of her characters are kind of a one-trick pony, and Gilly is easily the most annoying character in the history of television.
But that's probably the writers' fault. She seems like she might have potential outside of SNL (didn't see Bridesmaids so I can't comment on that).
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Co-sign on this. Sans, what do you think about the news stories on the ten yr. anniversary of the DC sniper? I find it sort of annoying.
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You can't be pregnant. That rape was legitimate.
I think Lohan should host the Oscars, after all she IS the reincarnation of Liz Taylor.
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Hockey fan, I don't think Kristen Wiig was that funny on SNL...all of her characters are kind of a one-trick pony, and Gilly is easily the most annoying character in the history of television.
But that's probably the writers' fault. She seems like she might have potential outside of SNL (didn't see Bridesmaids so I can't comment on that).
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Submitted by P.T.Bull on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 10:33pm.
"This bitch is crazier than a pillowcase full of clear-level scientologist possums."
As SFGate points out, Jerry Lewis, Rock Hudson, Burt Reynolds, and Paul Hogan have all hosted the Oscars. But then so have Will Rogers and John Huston.
Link: http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/slideshow/I-m-with-Oscar-Academy-Awa...
I love that this "story" actually matters to anyone. I mean.....the host of the Oscars? People really care about this meaningless shit?
Seth MacFarlane is seriously gorgeous. lol @ Burt Reynolds comparison, way to kill it.
I only discovered him recently after Ted (decent, but not great). This is one of their best decisions and makes sense cause it's a rising star coming from a behind the scenes background, and a multi-talented one that can sing at that.
With that said, though he's funny since he's so smooth his line delivery is lacking - compare him to Jeff Ross and Lisa Lampanelli on the Comedy Central Roast youtubes.
And I must be one of the four people who liked Berry in Monster. Sure there was some embarrassing moments, but when she was good she really did bring it. Plus she didn't win for nothing, there was really no competition in her category, Sissy Spacek wasn't all that. This was hardly a Julia Roberts/Ellen Burstyn situation.
And it wasn't just Blanchett that was better than Goop, ALL the nominees, notably Fernanda Montenegro and Emily Watson were better than her.
He's like an American Ricky Gervais, with crossover talent. The Oscars are far too much of a sappy circle jerk. MacFarlane will be a breath of gaseous fresh air.
Never saw the humor in this guy. I'm going to keep pestering the academy to have a revolving line-up of hosts made up of the comedians from the Comedy Central Roasts.
He reminds me of the creepy boy who told me he wanted to see my panties, in 3rd grade. That guy probably has real human vaginas in his freezer. *shudders*
"Let them all boil in their own hotdog juice." Deb 7/2012
Seth will totally own this shit
I see Peter Brady everytime
Have any of you ever heard him sing? Have you seen him on Real TIme with Bill Maher? He's smart, funny, and talented. Give him a chance beyond FG. I think he'll knock it out of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
p.s. to whoever suggested Kristen Wiig--- I think I am the only person in the world who doesn't get her appeal. I never laugh out loud at her, and I find her cloying and annoying, like the girl who tries too hard to be "cool." I thought Bridesmaids was an annoying piece of crap that I couldn't wipe off my shoe. Her fucking pity party took away from the very few semi-funny parts of the movie.
I think this is a good thing it might loosen up the snobfest that is usually the Oscars.
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Submitted by Gardening Girl on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 8:58pm.
Great, tit and fart jokes at the Oscars.
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LMAO! Well I for one will watch beyond the red carpet for the first time since Brokeback lost Best PIcture to that fucking mess Crash, just bc I love Seth McFarlane! It'll be awesome.
Holy crap, the oscars will be worth watching for once. Too bad all the movies this year are for shit.
All of you dissing McFarlane obviously don't know anything about his comedy. Sure, it's gross and over the top sometimes, but man he comes up with some lines that would make anyone bust out laughing if they were listening. Family Guy makes me laugh out loud at least once an episode. And while I love the Simpsons(about ten years ago), they never did that for me.
I didn't want to go to Ted, but my sis talked me into it. And sometimes 90 minutes of gutbusting mindless laughter is necessary in today's world. I'm glad I went.
"I'd do her with a red ball mouth plug"
-Ricochet O'Shay
Great, tit and fart jokes at the Oscars.
"Let them all boil in their own hotdog juice." Deb 7/2012
Pretty sure he's a gay. Amanda Bynes even tried to beard for him. He's pleasant, and that's what the Oscar folks want, is pleasant.
The show needs new blood, don't know much about him but it was getting so it was always the same group of people doing it and frankly, that was boring. Wonder if they could ever convince someone like Denzel Washington, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Margaret Cho or Tina Fey to do it? Anyone different. ahahah
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Seth is smart and funny and I like him. I think he'll do a good job hosting the Oscars.
With that said, there is something really off about him I can't put my finger on. Don't know what it is, but I think the dude has something seriously weird going on.
Or...maybe I'm just a bit skeeved by him sporting a bad rug, wearing tons of Jersey bronzer, and having what appears to be a subtle nose job.
Submitted by can be a pushy broad on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 4:41pm.
Sans Fard, True fact: Angela Bassett was originally asked to play Halle's role, but she turned it down.
I did not know that. Man, that movie would have been so much better!!! and her acceptance speech made we want to vomit.
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Halle's made an entire career of doing things Angela Bassett turned down, I think Angela is more talented but Halle is much savvier about her career. And Halle is hardly the worst actress to get an Oscar, remember Jennifer Hudson somehow won an acting Oscar for singing really well, despite the fact that she can't deliver a line without sounding retarded. (I seriously can't watch her Sex and the City scenes without cracking up because my friend suggest Carie can afford an assistant because it was subsidize by an initiative to hire mentally disabled people)
He looks like a cast member/gangster from Boardwalk Empire. Or a serial killer.
You decide.
He looks so much like Peter Brady.
I'd watch if he did the entire show in the voice of Stewie Griffin.
I love Seth. He is nerdy sexy....
he'll be a huge improvement over hathaway and franco. but damm how did he suddenly blow up?
I think he will do just fine.
Submitted by 68Special on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 3:31pm.
I thought Ford was very good in Witness, The Fugitive and The Mosquito Coast.
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Agree about Harrison Ford. Also, the Witness-era Harrison is the hotness.
Damn, he was gorgeous.
pushy -- hey, babe! OMG -- Melissa McCarthy would be hysterical! She has the perfect attitude & humor to get viewers what is 3 hours worth of hell! I LOVE THAT IDEA! She does have a great smile.
I don't really like Family Guy, but I think SM is funny. I love it when he is the roast master on the CC roasts.
yayyyy!
Ilovetatertots, Melissa McCarthy
I think I'd could sit through the Oscars with her hosting. Even if she sucks. That beautiful smile of hers alone is worth watching. and she's funny.
He's alright, I guess. I never got too much into Family Guy. Always felt the odd one out for that. From the episodes that I've seen Stewie is the best on there. I vote he should do this shit show in the Stewie voice!
Since they are dead set on never bringing Billy Crystal back, why not a funny comedian like Kristin Wigg or Melissa McCarthy? That shit show might kinda be worth watching then.
IMHO, of course. Most of my friends love Family Guy. : )
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He's so annoying and I don't think Family Guy is that great. That show is way overrated.
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I'm so glad there are others who don't like him. I always feel like the only one who doesn't worship at his feet. He really skeeves me out.
You are not alone. I can't stand him or that show. I don't find it funny, only crude. I'm not watching the Oscars this year. I find him unbearable.
Submitted by little_rascal on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 2:56pm.
Bring back Hugh Jackman!
I'd take him! I thought he did a fine job.
If we're doing a wish list though: Let's bring Johnny Carson back. course, we'd have to bring him back from the dead first.
Submitted by Twat Muffin on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 4:28pm.
68Special -- WHAT? A Sean Connery blowjob and I, MOI?, didn't know about it? For shame! Tell me more! Honestly, he was a bit old by then, but I would have blown the hell out of him as a Bond-era dude. WOW! I don't put anything past CZJ. She probably gave rim jobs to have of Hollywood to get her old ass in. Her shaving 10 years off her age and just happening to get cozy with & marrying one of the most powerful men in Hollywood isn't a surprise, is it? Do you have any more interesting stories? It sounds like you have more to tell!
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Damn.....I wanted to post a link about her doing Sean but can't find anything anymore. She is so litigious, she probably had anything purged that wasn't rose-scented and flattering!
Love old Hollywood, so probably know more about the people then than now. If there is anyone in particular, let me know.....maybe I can remember something juicy! haha.
Sans Fard, True fact: Angela Bassett was originally asked to play Halle's role, but she turned it down.
I did not know that. Man, that movie would have been so much better!!! and her acceptance speech made we want to vomit.
Here is what IRKs me about Seth:
Too much ASS kissing for a guy who invented naughty cartoons. Seriously, the stuff on Adult Swim is so much edgier and funnier!!
This summer the ass kissing would NOT stop!! What a novel concept, a naughty bear what comes to life? (Cue to roll eyes here).
Give me a freaking break.
Bill Maher practically salviated on his balls when he had him Piers Morgan which made me switch off because what the hell is up with all that lauding?
The guy didn't cure cancer Bill...stop the drolling!!!
Seth is such a "liberal" yet the guy has NOTHING interesting to say. Nothing super brilliant about the guy. I like him, but nothing special.
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