UPDATE: It looks like WAMG had a bad source. It was announced last night that Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will be hosting the Academy Awards.
Last night /Film reported that previous Oscar host Hugh Jackman would not be continuing his role for the 2010 ceremonies. Well, no sooner has it just been revealed via We Are Movie Geeks that Neil Patrick Harris will be taking over. Jackman has said he would consider coming back in the future, but did not want to host two years in a row.
In addition to moving the ceremony over to March 7th, 2010 (it usually takes place in late February) the Academy will now choose 10 instead of 5 Best Picture nominees. With likely more audience favorites up for a chance to win I can see this being a highly watched event. Here is the schedule leading up to the ceremony via the official site:
Monday, December 28, 2009
Nominations ballots mailed
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Nominations polls close 5 p.m. PT
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Nominations announced 5:30 a.m. PT, Samuel Goldwyn Theater
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Final ballots mailed
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards presentation
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Final polls close 5 p.m. PT
Sunday, March 7, 2010
82nd Annual Academy Awards presentation
I think Neil Patrick Harris is a good choice. His success on How I Met Your Mother appeals to the younger crowd and the older viewers are likely to tune in anyway.
What do you think of Neil Patrick Harris hosting the Oscars? What films are you looking forward to being nominated?