Hugh Jackman

What would appear to be one prerequisite for scoring a membership in the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences? Working with Judd Apatow.

Frequent Apatow collaborators Seth Rogen, James Franco, Michael Cera, Paul Rudd and Jane Lynch are among the 134 industry names invited to join the elite Hollywood club this year. As members, they would enjoy voting privileges for all future Oscar ceremonies. (Apatow himself was invited to join AMPAS last year.)

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In addition to Team Apatow, five ...
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Hugh Jackman says he's "heartbroken" by the Internet leak of his upcoming film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

"It's a serious crime and there's no doubt it's very disappointing — I was heartbroken by it," Jackman told reporters at a Sydney promotional event for the movie. "Obviously people are seeing an unfinished film. It's like ...
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This year's Oscars won't just focus on the arty, high-minded films that are nominated, but also the fun flicks that drew the year's biggest audiences, the show's producers tell TVGuide.com.

The fan-friendly vibe starts with the host of Sunday's 81st Academy Awards — X-Men star Hugh Jackman.

"[The Awards are] celebrating the community of people who make movies and people who go to movies," producer Laurence Mark said. "[And] celebrating the connections between the people behind the scenes."

Asked if Jackman's status as People's Sexiest Man of 2008 helped him land the hosting job, Mark laughed, "It didn't hurt!"

"The truth is, he sings, he dances, he acts — and he looks terrific in a tuxedo," Mark added. "We will manage to use all four of those skills to our advantage, and that includes acting."

In keeping with the revamped style this year, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced it will not reveal any celebrity presenters prior to the Feb. 22 ceremony.

The Oscars — and any award show worth its salt — traditionally roll out names of A-list attendees to generate interest. But new show producers, Bill Condon and Laurence Mark, hope to ...
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Could Wolverine claw his way onto the Dancing parquet?

If Samantha Harris has her way, then yes.

"Hugh Jackman, hands down," Harris tells People when asked to name her ideal Dancing with the Stars contestant. "He's a song and dance man. He's a Broadway guy. He's got charisma and you know he can move."

For his part, Jackman, who won a Tony for his performance in The Boy from Oz, didn't seem to be ...
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