From Hitfix:
NEW YORK – Brett Ratner has seemingly done the impossible this awards season. With one move, convincing his “Tower Heist” star Eddie Murphy to host the Oscars, he’s made the industry and public generally intrigued about watching this year’s Academy Awards. And after last year’s disastrous production that’s no easy feat.
The news also excited many old school Murphy fans waiting for yet another comeback from the iconic comedian. Whether that occurs with “Tower Heist” remains to be seen, but during a press conference for the comedy thriller in New York today, Murphy’s hosting duties became an obvious subject for discussion.
“I’m looking forward to doing it and I promise I’ll stay there all night,” Murphy cracked. The joke was of course a reference to Murphy’s infamous departure from the 2007 show when he got up and left after losing the best supporting actor Oscar to Alan Arkin.
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