THR Poll: Oscar Audiences Want Eddie Murphy as Host

Within the wake of Brett Ratner's sudden exit as Oscar producer, the question remains whether Eddie Murphy will fulfill his responsibilities as host from the 84th Oscars.our editor recommendsBrett Ratner Out as Oscar Show Producer (Exclusive)Eddie Murphy, Came Barrymore Top Listing of Overpaid ActorsBrett Ratner's Oscar Exit Sparks Passionate Responses Round the WebBrett Ratner, Allan Carr and also the Home That Unites the Disgraced Oscar Producers PHOTOS: Oscar Show Moments Murphy was employed to do the job by Ratner we have spent together on Universal's Tower Heist, launched a week ago. The Hollywood Reporter enlisted Penn Schoen Berland to gauge viewer interest with an paid survey of 550 honours show audiences age range 13 to 59 taken November. 6. PHOTOS: Hollywood's Memorable Mea Culpas Outcome was in comparison against an example of 450 audiences questioned after James Franco and Hathaway As Catwoman were introduced as hosts this year. STORY: Brett Ratner's 10 Offensive Quotes That Led to Oscar Trouble 72%: Honours show audiences who support Murphy as Oscar host Only 54 percent supported Franco/Hathaway this year A powerful 74 percent of honours show fans plan to watch Murphy, up from 66 percent for Franco/Hathaway Males and African People in america are more likely to look at 85%: Tower Heist moviegoers who support Murphy as Oscar host 91 percent of Tower Heist audiences intend to watch Murphy host Audiences say Murphy is going to be "fun," "entertaining" and "outrageousInch in comparison towards the 2011 hosts However they the show is going to be less "stylish" and "classy" Related Subjects Brett Ratner Eddie Murphy Academy awards 2012