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- 2009 date: February 22, 2009
- Network: ABC
- Host: Hugh Jackman
- Jackman made fun of the movies nominated for Best Picture
- Movies nominated were The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Frost/Nixon, Milk, The Reader and Slumdog Millionaire
- Anne Hathaway joined Jackman on stage in the segment making fun of Frost/Nixon
- Hathaway Impersonated Richard Nixon
- Jackman sat down in the lap of actor Frank Langella, who played Richard Nixon in Frost/Nixon
- Jackman joked that he did not ask Langella to perform because he did not want to kiss him
- Jackman asked why the movie The Dark Knight isn't nominated
- Jackman joked that his contract required him to mention Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt five times during the ceremony
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The 81th Annual Academy Awards ceremony was held on February 22, 2009 at 5 p.m. ET and was hosted by Hugh Jackman. Jackman performed during the opening ceremony. In the segment, Jackman sang and made fun of the movies nominated for Best Picture. Actress Anne Hathaway joined Jackman on stage in the segment that made fun of the movie Frost/Nixon.
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Past Hosts
- Jon Stewart hosted in 2008 and 2006
- Ellen DeGeneres hosted in 2007
- Chris Rock hosted in 2005
- Billy Crystal hosted in 2004, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1993, 1992, 1991 and 1990
- Steve Martin hosted in 2003 and 2001
- Whoopi Goldberg hosted in 2002, 1999, 1996 and 1994
- David Letterman hosted in 1995
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Oscar Opening Questions
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In the 2008 Oscars what was the order of award distribution? 1 AnswerMahalo had great Oscar Live Coverage! 8:41 PM: Best Costume Design: Alexandra Byrne for Elizabeth 8:52 PM: Best Animated Feature: Brad Bird for Ratatouille 8:... read more -
What time are the Oscars on? 1 Answerhmmm, well according to the Mahalo page they start at 5pm PST which would make it 8pm EST on ABC Just to doublecheck it went to TV Guide.com and sure enough the... read more -
Who is the biggest loser in Oscar history? 3 AnswersSound technician Kevin O'Connell. He has been nominated 20 times, without a win! read more -
Are these the 2008 Oscars or the 2009 Oscars? 2 AnswersThese are the 2009 Oscars. It can also be referred to as the 81st Annual Academy Awards. The 2009 Oscars honor the films that were released in the year before... read more
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Oscar Opening 2007
- MySpace: Ellen's opening Oscar monologue at the 79th annual Academy Awards (Time: 3:26)
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Oscar Opening 2006
- MySpace Video: Jon Stewart hosting the 78th Oscars (Time: 5:27)


