Send in the clowns.
In a year where Academy Award nominations and box office success seem inversely related, producers for the 84th Academy Awards are trying to drum up ratings with a lineup of notable comedians to spice up the evening. Billy Crystal returns as MC this year, and he’ll be joined by the likes of Will Farrell, Tina Fey, Chris Rock and the cast of “Bridesmaids” among others. What lacked in the box office and excitement department producers appear to be trying to fill with a sheer number of presenters and entertainment value. With attendance at the theaters at an all-time low, the Academy Awards are probably at the bottom of everyone’s minds. Fortunately, show producers and Mike Myers have taken it upon themselves to give us a brush-up course on how to treat Oscar properly:
With few blockbusters nominated for awards, it’ll be interesting to see how this year’s Oscars will pan out. Producers feel it’s best to laugh off a tough year in Hollywood. And of course we’ll be wondering whether The Dictator – aka Sacha Baron Cohen – will show up in light of his snub the show’s executives (look it up on YouTube if you dare). If this all sounds like a circus waiting to unfold, you likely wouldn’t be too far off the mark: Cirque du Soleil is slated to make an exclusive performance live at the awards show.
Check out the complete list of presenters and performers; who are you looking forward to seeing on stage at the Kodak Theatre? What are your picks for this year’s award winners?
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