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Read MoreHugh Jackman, shirtless in the rain, in a new poster for The…
Hugh Jackman, shirtless in the rain, in a new poster for The Wolverine — we are so there.
But wait, there’s more: It moves! (But only on the site, since it’s an SWF, not a GIF.)
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In "Are They Serious?" News: Action director Brett Ratner to produce Oscars
Forget song and dance at the Oscars. Get ready for action, adventure and special effects when the world’s top movie honors are given away in Hollywood next February.
Oscar organizers on Thursday picked Brett Ratner, the director of movies such as the "Rush Hour" cop series and comic book flick "X-Men: The Last Stand" to co-produce the upcoming Academy Awards alongside veteran Don Mischer.
The move is a distinct departure from recent years in which the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has focused on comedy, variety and elaborate song-and-dance numbers by hosts or co-hosts including Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman.
For this past February’s show, the producers were Mischer and Bruce Cohen, who helped bring dramas such as "American Beauty" and "Milk" to movie theaters. Last year, the producers included Adam Shankman, director of the musical "Hairspray."
Academy President Tom Sherak said Ratner had a love of film and possessed a knowledge of showbusiness that made him an impressive candidate when Sherak discussed the producing duties with him.
"He’s unbelievably creative and knows how to take risks that are both interesting and inspiring," Sherak said in a statement.
The Academy’s choice of a director or producer known for big-budget Hollywood flicks is not unprecedented. In 2007, for instance, the Oscar telecast producer was Laura Ziskin, who also produced the first "Spider-Man" movies.
Still, it is an unusual move and points to the Academy’s need to lure younger viewers who enjoy big-budget, effects-filled movies. Along with his film work, Ratner has made TV series, music videos and commercials. He most recently produced the R-rated comedy "Horrible Bosses."
"It will be fantastic to work with a live television master like Don (Mischer) to meld the glamour of legendary Hollywood with the enormous talents who thrill moviegoers today," Ratner said in a statement.
Mischer is a veteran of Hollywood award shows and special events. In fact, he was nominated for an Emmy for his work on this year’s Academy Awards.
The upcoming Academy Awards honoring the films of 2011 will be held in Los Angeles on February 26 in a gala ceremony broadcast around the world.
Read MoreRose Byrne Uncertain About X-Men: First Class Sequel
Rose Byrne has revealed that she has no idea if a sequel to summer blockbuster X-Men: First Class will go ahead.
The movie, which was directed by Matthew Vaughn, took the story of Erik and Charles back to the sixties when they were grappling to understand this powers.
Byrne took on the role of Moira MacTaggert in the film alongside Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy and Jennifer Lawrence.
The film was a critical and commercial hit as it topped the box office in both the U.S. and the UK – but she admits she doesn’t know if she will be reprising the character.
Speaking to IGN Movies the actress said: “We all had to sign on for three, I believe. Well, I did anyway. But as of right now I have no idea if they’re planning on doing another one.”
“But that was the idea depending on how it all went, I suppose. We’ll see.”
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the project Byrne admits that she would love to return to the franchise.
“I loved working on it and loved working with the cast,” Byrne said. “I loved Matthew Vaughn. I also loved the style; the era and the fashion.
“And it was kind of kitsch-y and funny. It was a really fun and sophisticated superhero movie. I’m very proud of the film.”
Obligatory:
Flawless, perfect, stunning, etc. I love this lady and I hope they won’t cut half of her scenes again if they do make a sequel (and she’s in it). Her part in XMFC was kinda useless and disappointing, imo.
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