THR Poll: Oscar Audiences Want Eddie Murphy as Host

Inside the wake of Brett Ratner's sudden exit as Oscar producer, the question remains whether Eddie Murphy will fulfill his duties as host in the 84th Academy awards.our editor recommendsBrett Ratner Out as Oscar Show Producer (Exclusive)Eddie Murphy, Came Barrymore Top Report on Overpaid ActorsBrett Ratner's Oscar Exit Sparks Passionate Reactions Across the WebBrett Ratner, Allan Carr as well as the Home That Unites the Disgraced Oscar Producers PHOTOS: Oscar Show Moments Murphy was employed for the job by Ratner we now have spent together on Universal's Tower Heist, released the other day. The Hollywood Reporter enlisted Penn Schoen Berland to gauge viewer interest by having an compensated survey of 550 honours show audiences age groups 13 to 59 taken November. 6. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Memorable Mea Culpas Effects were in contrast against a good example of 450 audiences asked after James Franco and Hathaway As Catwoman were introduced as hosts this season. STORY: Brett Ratner's 10 Offensive Quotes That Brought to Oscar Trouble 72%: Honours show audiences who support Murphy as Oscar host Only 54 percent supported Franco/Hathaway this season A effective 74 percent of honours show fans intend to watch Murphy, up from 66 percent for Franco/Hathaway Males and African Us citizens may take a look at 85%: Tower Heist moviegoers who support Murphy as Oscar host 91 percent of Tower Heist audiences plan to watch Murphy host Audiences say Murphy will probably be "fun," "entertaining" and "outrageousInch in contrast for the 2011 hosts Nonetheless they the show will probably be less "stylish" and "classy" Related Subjects Brett Ratner Eddie Murphy Oscars 2012