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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – 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.”
“Seth is unbelievably talented,” said Academy President Hawk Koch. “We couldn’t be happier with the creative team we’ve assembled. With Craig, Neil, and now Seth, we’re off to a great start.”
MacFarlane made his feature directorial debut this summer with the box office success “Ted. “He also co-wrote and produced the film, and voiced the title character. “Ted” has brought in over $420 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
MacFarlane is the creative force behind the television series “Family Guy” and co-creator of “American Dad!” and “The Cleveland Show. “In September he hosted “Saturday Night Live” for the first time, for the show’s 38th season premiere. An accomplished live performer, MacFarlane has played to sold-out audiences at London’s Royal Albert Hall and New York’s Carnegie Hall.In 2011 he released his debut album, “Music Is Better Than Words,” which earned two Grammy® nominations. He also has earned 13 Emmy® nominations and won two for his work on “Family Guy.”
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center®. Don Mischer will direct the telecast for the third consecutive time. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.
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That is the most put together picture I’ve ever seen of him lol It’s been a good few weeks for McFarlane he’s dating Emilia Clarke from Game of Thrones and now this…
I actually kind of like this move by the Academy, pandering to the the younger audience with someone we know is genuinely funny (if a bit crass) .
Terence Johnson(Quote) (Reply)
next year will be the year of the unfunny awards host if jimmy kimmel can host the emmy,why can’t seth mcfarlane host the oscars,maybe in 2013 will ferrell can host the grammys and and adam sandler can host the tonys.god help us and the oscars!!!!!!
randall g gerber(Quote) (Reply)
I really dig this choice actually…
Joey Magidson(Quote) (Reply)
I like this too. After two years of crazy mess with hosts, actually hiring someone who is a crazy mess might not be a bad idea.
GL(Quote) (Reply)
I’m already excited for the 2013 Oscar! With Seth hosting, I don’t really care about the movies, he’s fantastic!
Anizio(Quote) (Reply)
I don’t think Seth would have been my ideal first choice. But, he is having a wonderful ride this year. I just feel this a ploy by the Academy to appeal to a younger generation!
Cody Bryant(Quote) (Reply)
Four words: Oh no. Not him.
Logan F.(Quote) (Reply)
Really like this news. I find him to be histarical. His brief appearance at the Emmy’s was my favorite presentation. I assume he’ll be just like Ricky Gervais, which is a great thing.
Kevin(Quote) (Reply)
When I first heard the news, with all honesty, I thought it was a joke. Regardless of personal feelings for him, he is an inspired choice for hosting duties, and I’d be interested in seeing what he can bring.
Josh P.(Quote) (Reply)
It’s gonna be whacked out, haha.
Rohit Ramachandran(Quote) (Reply)