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Originally published Feb. 25 at 6 a.m. Pt; updated March 3 at 11:30 a.m. Pt

Hosting the Oscars has always been the trickiest gig in showbiz. Imagine it: You're obliged to preside over a crowd of professionals who are both nervous that they will lose or that they may win and have to give a heartfelt speech that hits all the write notes and thanks all the right people. Only about 20 percent of them will leave carrying a trophy. The other 80 percent will cart off only disappointment. As the host, it's your job to make them laugh — or at least make them think about something other than the fact this is The Biggest Night of Their Lives when either massive success or utter failure will come calling. Even if you're impossibly charming and hilarious, much of their mind will be someplace else.

You'll be prepping to ace this gig for weeks,...

The ‘80s were a weird time. Shoulder pads were everywhere, you couldn’t eat at McDonald’s without choking on cigarette smoke and Crocodile Dundee was a global sensation.

The original 1986 movie, a fish-out-of-water story about a leathery badass from the Australian Outback visiting New York City, made an absolutely shocking amount of money. Crocodile Dundee was the number two movie at the U.S. box office that year, behind only Top Gun. It made more than $116 million in 1986 dollars, clobbering beloved ‘80s classics like Aliens and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and pulling in more than $174 million worldwide.

A 4K remastered version of Crocodile Dundee is going to be re-released in Australian theaters this spring, but the release, dubbed the “Encore Cut,” is quite a bit different from the original. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Crocodile Dundee: The Encore Cut begins with text “acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land,...

A handful of famous actors, including Michael J. Fox, turned down the chance to play Sam Wheat in 1990’s Ghost opposite Demi Moore before Patrick Swayze landed his career-changing role. Fox later told Whoopi Goldberg he made a huge mistake by passing on the movie — “I’m a fucking idiot.”

Paramount turned to other actors as well, reports Far Out. Harrison Ford. Tom Hanks. Kevin Bacon. Even Paul Hogan, hot of Crocodile Dundee, was considered. But one guy who never got a shot? The studio’s biggest movie star: Eddie Murphy. The comedian’s films brought in more than $1.3 billion during the 1980s.

“I deserved for them to come to me first,” Murphy says in the book Off the Record, excerpted by Newsweek in 2007. “That’s how you treat your biggest star. You give him the opportunity to say he’s not interested. I would have been interested in doing Ghost.

A 4K remastered ‘Encore Cut’ of Crocodile Dundee is being released this year – but one or two moments have been edited out. More here.

In 2020, the most complained about movie to the British Board of Film Classification here in the UK was the re-issue of 1980’s Flash Gordon. 91 people wrote to the board, protesting a simple note that was added to the start of the picture, letting people know the film contained “discriminatory stereotypes”. Not a frame of footage of the film was touched, it’s just 91 people felt advising people of something in the film was worthy of complaint.

I always thought the re-release of Flash Gordon was handled well. I’m not quite sure a planned re-release of Crocodile Dundee is going to go quite the same way.

The original movie was release in America in 1986, where it became a genuine sleeper hit, and the biggest film of the year.

Paul Hogan’s crocodile-wrangling larrikin returns, plus two family-friendly gems and new films starring Guy Pearce, David Wenham and Richard Roxburgh

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A star made famous by the 1980s Crocodile Dundee film has recently passed away. Notably, the star was over 90 years old at the time of their passing. Fans were made aware of the news through social media.

The Crocodile Dundee Films Were Credited With Promoting Australian Culture Worldwide

Crocodile Dundee, often stylized as “Crocodile” Dundee, is a 1986 film that featured Paul Hogan as the titular Mick Dundee. Inspired by Australian cattle grazier and hunter Rod Ansell, the film revolves around a quick-witted bushman who becomes a fish-out-of-water in New York.

The film proved to be one of the highest-grossing Australian films worldwide at the time. It was also popular enough to inspire a few sequels and is credited with promoting Australian culture around the world.

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While the “Crocodile” in the title refers to Hogan’s character’s nickname, a real-life crocodile also appeared in the film. Tragically,...

The wild world of animal actors has lost an icon as Burt, the technically titular star of “Crocodile Dundee,” has died at an estimated age of over 90.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile and star of the Australian classic ‘Crocodile Dundee,'” his home of Crocosaurus Cove shared on Instagram on Sunday. “Burt passed away peacefully over the weekend, estimated to be over 90 years old, marking the end of an incredible era.”

“Burt’s life story is one of strength, resilience and a personality as bold as the Top End itself. Captured in the 1980s in the Reynolds River, Burt became one of the most recognized crocodiles in the world, appearing in ‘Crocodile Dundee’ and helping to shape Australia’s image as a land of rugged natural beauty and awe-inspiring wildlife,” the Darwin park continued. “Known for his independent nature,...

Fans of the beloved 1986 action comedy Crocodile Dundee awoke to some sad news this morning, as it’s been revealed that Burt, the saltwater crocodile that became famous for his appearance in the film, has passed away at the ripe old age of 90 – or thereabouts. Inspired by the true-life exploits of Rod Ansell, Crocodile Dundee starred Paul Hogan as Mick, an Australian bushman who’s tracked down by reporter Sue Charlton (Linda Kozlowski) for a news piece on his legendary status, and then invited back to the big city in your classic fish out of water tale.

Crocosaurus Cove made the announcement on their Instagram account (seen below) regarding Burt’s passing, saying that although no one knew his true age, he was "estimated to be over 90 years old." The reptile made his way to the Darwin, Australia location in 2008, where he became "one of the most recognized crocodiles in the world,...

Burt, the gigantic saltwater crocodile who was on the receiving end of Mick “Crocodile” Dundee’s famous knife in the hit Eighties film Crocodile Dundee, has died. He was believed to have been about 90 years old.

Crocosaurus Cove, the aquarium in Darwin City, Australia, where Burt has lived since 2008, confirmed the animal’s death on Facebook. “Burt passed away peacefully over the weekend, estimated to be over 90 years old, marking the end of an incredible era,” the statement read.

“Burt’s life story is one of strength, resilience, and a...

Burt, the Australian reptile best known for co-starring with Paul Hogan in the classic comedy Crocodile Dundee, has died. The croc was at least 90 years old.

On Instagram, Burt's death was announced by Crocosaurus Cove, the Australian reptile park where Burt had been residing in his golden years. Along with including a couple of images of Burt, the post came with an emotional tribute message written in the animal's honor. It was also noted by the park that Burt's memory will live on with a commemorative sign in his honor.

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"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile and star of the Australian classic Crocodile Dundee. Burt passed away peacefully over the weekend, estimated to be over 90 years old, marking the end of an incredible era," the tribute message reads in part.

Burt, the giant crocodile featured in the 1986 classic film Crocodile Dundee starring Paul Hogan, has died. Crocosaurus Cove, the Australian reptile park where Burt lived in his final years, announced his passing on social media.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile and star of the Australian classic Crocodile Dundee,” Crocosaurus Cove wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of the reptile. “Burt passed away peacefully over the weekend, estimated to be over 90 years old, marking the end of an incredible era.”

Starring Hogan as the weathered Mick Dundee and Linda Kozlowski as reporter Sue Charlton, Crocodile Dundee was inspired by the true-life exploits of Rod Ansell, an Australian cattle grazier and buffalo hunter. The film, made on a budget of under $10 million, was the highest-grossing film of all time in Australia when it was released on April 30, 1986. It then went on...

Burt, a famous saltwater crocodile best known for his part in the 1986 movie “Crocodile Dundee,” has died at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, Australia. The beloved reptile “passed away peacefully over the weekend,” according to people at the facility. It is thought to be over 90 years old.

Burt was a huge 5.1 meters (16 feet 8 inches) tall and weighed about 700 kilograms (110 stone). His appearance helped make Australia famous worldwide for its dramatic wildlife in movies. He was caught in the Reynolds River in 1980 and named after star Burt Reynolds. Later, filmmakers found him at a crocodile farm.

Penny Priest, CEO of Crocosaurus Cove, said, “Burt was a force of nature. He was one of a kind and had a great personality.” In a key scene, his most memorable moment on film was when Paul Hogan’s character, Mick Dundee, saved Linda Kozlowski’s character, Sue Charlton, from a crocodile attack. Priest said that...

Burt, the reptilian star of 1980s classic “Crocodile Dundee,” has died at the age of at least 90 years old.

The croc’s death was announced by Australian reptile park Crocosaurus Cove, where Burt lived out his final years.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Burt, the iconic Saltwater crocodile and star of the Australian classic Crocodile Dundee,” the attraction wrote in an Instagram post. “Burt passed away peacefully over the weekend, estimated to be over 90 years old, marking the end of an incredible era.”

Starring Paul Hogan as a daring Australian crocodile hunter who feels like a fish-out-of-water after visiting New York, “Crocodile Dundee” was released in 1986 and quickly became one of Australia’s highest grossing films. Two sequels followed: “Crocodile Dundee II” and “Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles.”

Reporting on the original release of the film in Aug. 1986, Variety noted that Paramount Pictures had...

Fabulous Films have released La Brea – The Final Journey on Blu-ray and DVD.

At Fabulous Films, we aren’t just about cult classics from your childhood. We also have releases that are bang up to date. From this year in fact. Get us! We are soooo contemporary. Hey I’ll Snapchat you later about Baby Reindeer, once I’ve finished my bottle of Prime.

Enjoy all 6 episodes from the third and final season of the hit NBC Universal series La Brea – The Final Journey – as the survivors stranded in the past, fight for one last chance to return home. The time-travelling adventures began when a massive sinkhole opened in Los Angeles, plunging people into a primeval land. Which was actually filmed in Australia. But if the Aussies get wind of you calling their homeland ‘primeval’ they’ll send Paul Hogan around to have a word.

Due to strike action by the writers,...

Michael Bay’s first project with Investigation Discovery, the five-episode documentary series “Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior,” will premiere on Labor Day, airing over three nights on the cabler. The program — which reps Bay’s first-ever docuseries, follows the story of serial killer Hadden Clark, described as a “mercurial psychopath,” as well as his the cold cases linked to him. Then there’s his relationship with a cellmate, to whom he confessed his crimes because he thought the convicted killer was Jesus.

Launching on Sept. 2 at 9 p.m. Et on ID, “Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior” looks at “the innerworkings of the volatile and dysfunctional Clark family, Hadden’s path of depravity, and the shocking confessions he made to his cellmate that sent investigators on a search to solve the cold cases allegedly linked to him.”

The docuseries features private, recorded conversations with Clark conducted by Bay,...

Beverly Hills Cop 3 almost broke the franchise formula by sending Axel Foley to London, which could have transformed the series. Eddie Murphy's dislike of the third film delayed the arrival of the fourth entry Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F by decades. The staleness of Beverly Hills Cop 3 could have been avoided by taking Axel to new locales, which would have also expanded the scope of the series.

Beverly Hills Cop 3 almost broke the franchise formula in a key way and could have transformed it completely. Eddie Murphy had an incredible run of hits during the 1980s, following the success of his acting debut 48 Hrs. It felt like he couldn't miss, with everything from Trading Places to the critically lambasted fantasy The Golden Child becoming smash hits. It was the original Beverly Hills Cop movie that cemented Murphy's stardom, with the film still being one...

In 1988, Bruce Willis committed a most grievous offense against entertainment journalists: he proved them wrong. Really wrong. Laughably wrong.

The newly minted star of ABC's "Moonlighting" drew the ire of just about everyone in Hollywood when 20th Century Fox paid him a whopping $5 million to star in the action film "Die Hard." This rankled rival studio executives, who only shelled out that kind of cash for long-established leading men like Warren Beatty and Robert Redford. While Willis might've been a minor media sensation due to "Moonlighting," with his surprise Billboard smash "The Return of Bruno" and his omnipresent Bartles and Jaymes wine cooler commercials, he had yet to prove himself worthy of a $5 million big-screen payday.

Before "Die Hard," Willis had scored a solid theatrical hit with Blake Edwards' dismally unfunny "Blind Date." This was the extent of his motion picture oeuvre when Fox declared him a massive marquee name.

When a movie is as big as Crocodile Dundee, you better believe there will be a sequel. Audiences renting a VHS tape of the movie back in 1987 had a little introduction before the film, teasing the fact that a sequel was in the works, something all of us kids who grew up on this movie were psyched by.

So when the first one came out, Paul Hogan became a massive international star. He was already big in Australia, but before Crocodile Dundee, Hogan was mostly known for his ‘Shrimp on the Barbie’ Australian Tourism adverts. By 1987, he was so popular that he was one of the three hosts of the 1987 Academy Awards, opposite Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase. Crocodile Dundee II would be a much bigger film than its predecessor. After all, this wasn’t a tiny Australian indie anymore. It was a big studio film, with Paramount Pictures, who distributed the first film,...

Trapper's "Crocodile Dundee"-style spin-off is a MonsterVerse expansion that star Dan Stevens is all in for. Stevens' character, Trapper, brings an '80s action movie vibe to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, satisfying fans of Titan battles. While a Crocodile Dundee reboot may not be happening, the MonsterVerse might have just opened the door to a spiritual successor.

The MonsterVerse could get its own “Crocodile Dundee” style spin-off, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire star Dan Stevens would be more than up for it. Stevens joins the MonsterVerse’s latest outing as Trapper, someone who has a way with Kaiju in the same way Paul Hogan’s ‘80s character did with animals in the Australian outback, and the actor would be more than happy to get his own movie with a similar feel.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ActionAdventure Sci-Fi 1.5/5 Release DateMarch 29, 2024DirectorAdam WingardCastBrian Tyree Henry,...

Let’s jump back to the year 2020, infamously known now as the year of Covid-19. One Friday morning, I’m at home, doing my work, when I get a phone call from Australia, with the voice on the other side of the line being unmistakable. Ah yes, that accent that all my childhood friends and I imitated as we called each other “mate” and said, “that’s not a knife – that’s a knife.” It was none other than Paul Hogan, who was promoting his film, The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee, which was kind of a mockumentary starring Hogan as himself getting “cancelled” on the eve of his knighting. Jacob Elordi from Euphoria played his son. The movie wasn’t great, but Hogan himself was amazing to talk to, with him chatting with me much longer than he had to, telling me stories, such as when he was hiking in...

Jim Reeve, the British film and TV financier, died unexpectedly earlier this week. He was 64.

The announcement about the founder and Chairman of Great Point Media was made in a statement on the company’s website.

“It is with profound sadness that Great Point must confront the sudden and unexpected loss of our founder, mentor and friend, Jim Reeve, who passed away on Tuesday February 27th, 2024.

“Jim had a storied career in the entertainment business spanning 40 years, and his passing will be mourned by a great many. Our thoughts are with Jim’s family most of all during this incredibly difficult time.”

Reeve was an industry veteran who founded the London-based Great Point in 2013 alongside Robert Halmi Jr. Before that, he was a senior investment executive at Ingenious Group.

According to IMDb, Reeve produced nearly 130 film or TV projects, including 2001 film Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles starring Paul Hogan, 2005’s...

Jim Reeve, a British entertainment executive and producer with more than 40 years experience in the business, died on Feb. 27. He was 64.

Reeve founded and was chair of U.K. media company Great Point. “It is with profound sadness that Great Point must confront the sudden and unexpected loss of our founder, mentor and friend, Jim Reeve, who passed away on Tuesday February 27, 2024,” the Great Point team said in a statement. “Jim had a storied career in the entertainment business spanning 40 years, and his passing will be mourned by a great many. Our thoughts are with Jim’s family most of all during this incredibly difficult time.”

Prior to founding Great Point in 2013, Reeve served as senior investment director at the Ingenious Group.

Reeve has more than 120 credits as a producer or executive producer, in projects featuring top British and international talent, beginning with thriller “The Whistle Blower,” starring Michael Caine and James Fox,...

Eddie Murphy's return to the Beverly Hills Cop franchise after 30 years is due to his desire to redeem the series following the third film. A Beverly Hills Cop TV series pilot was shot with Murphy making a guest appearance as Axel Foley. However, the show was ultimately not produced. Murphy's recent streaming hits, such as Dolemite Is My Name, have contributed to the timing of Beverly Hills Cop 4 and attracted a strong supporting cast. This may be Murphy's final time reprising Axel, potentially ending the series on a high note.

It took Eddie Murphy 30 years to return to his most iconic character in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley - which might have been a good thing. Murphy's rise to stardom during the '80s was meteoric, where he first broke out on Saturday Night Live before starring in back-to-back hits like 48 Hrs, Trading Places and Beverly Hills Cop.

Veteran Hollywood attorney Craig Emanuel has retired from law firm Paul Hastings after more than 40 years an entertainment legal eagle. Emanuel will turn his focus to serving as an advisor to longtime client Ryan Murphy.

Emanuel was saluted in April by Variety as the 2023 Power of Law honoree, paying tribute to his long history as a respected representative who has long been active in anti-racism initiatives and fighting antisemitism.

“While the decision to leave my clients and Paul Hastings has not been an easy one, knowing they are in such great hands with my colleagues has helped make the transition an easier one,” Emanuel said.

Emanuel’s many clients include the prolific producer Ryan Murphy, filmmakers Robert Rodriguez and Tony Gilroy and Australian actor Paul Hogan.

“After practicing as an attorney for more than 42 years, Craig Emanuel, longtime partner and former global chair of the Entertainment and Media group at Paul Hastings,...

The effect of The Simpsons on pop culture can’t be overstated. In the early nineties, the show tapped into the cultural zeitgeist in a way few others had before. Indeed, no other cartoon show could reasonably emulate it- but Hollywood couldn’t help but try. Capitol Critters, Family Dog, and Fish Police were just a few of the shows that tried to be “the new Simpsons.” Still, the only one that really came close was ABC’s The Critic, starring the voice of Jon Lovitz as Jay Sherman, perhaps the world’s least-loved film critic and the subject of this Gone But Not Forgotten episode.

Unlike other wannabe animated hits, The Critic could boast a legit connection to The Simpsons, with it also being a production of James L. Brooks’ Gracie Films. At the same time, creators Al Jean and Mike Reiss had been showrunners on The Simpsons during...

During a recent interview with Australia’s Channel 10 talk show The Project, Australia-born Margot Robbie had a brief home-country memory slip while promoting Warner Bros’ upcoming Barbie in which she plays the titular character.

When The Project co-host Sam Taunton mentioned that the word “barbie” doesn’t always refer to the iconic doll in Oz, Robbie asked, “What does it mean here?” Shocked, others in the studio exclaimed, “A barbecue!”

Robbie blurted out “Oh!,” as she covered her face amid lots of good-natured laughter. Robbie explained her momentary lapse saying, “I’m so Barbie now, I can’t even… You’re right, a barbie, having a barbie.” She added, “I’m blaming the jet lag, by the way. Don’t blame the blonde hair, blame the jet lag.”

The term “barbie” was popularized outside Australia in a series of 1980s TV ads by the Australian Tourism Commission which were presented by Crocodile Dundee himself,...

Michael J. Fox has one career regret: passing up the 1990 supernatural drama Ghost.

Fox discussed his long and eventful career with Variety while promoting his new Apple TV+ documentary, Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie. While the star enjoyed success on the big screen with the Back to the Future trilogy, Teen Wolf and Casualties of War, Fox wishes he never turned down the opportunity to appear in the Patrick Swayze hit. "I didn't see how it would work," Fox recalled. "It shows I can be an idiot too."

Related: Teen Wolf: How the 1985 Michael J. Fox Comedy Spawned a Drama Franchise

Directed by Jerry Zucker, Ghost tells the story of a dead banker (Swayze) who teams up with a con artist psychic (Whoopi Goldberg) to protect his living girlfriend (Demi Moore) from his killers. Though Fox did not specify which role he was up for, Zucker and screenwriter...

“I’ll always be an Aussie,” supermodel and entrepreneur Miranda Kerr told the crowd Saturday night at Los Angeles’ Skirball Cultural Center as she was honored along with other Australians in the entertainment industry at the 20th anniversary G’Day USA Arts Gala.

Kerr, “Avatar” star Sam Worthington and rising-star rapper The Kid Laroi were feted by the American Australian Association, a trade organization that nurtures ties between the U.S. and the southern hemisphere powerhouse. The evening also featured an emotional tribute to Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer-actor who died in August at age 73 after a battle with breast cancer.

“Every day with Olivia was supernatural,” said Paul Hogan, the veteran Australian comedian and performer, recounting his first meeting with Newton-John at a TV taping at the Sydney Opera House in the 1980s. He also remembered his last time working with when her, when he asked her to shoot...

Season one of “Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer” has wrapped, but you can still watch full episodes on Fox. This first season is the newest spin-off of Fox’s original “Joe Millionaire” reality show from 2003. Episodes are also available to stream or purchase on Tubi, fuboTV, Hulu Plus, Vudu, and Google Play. We’ve gathered all the info you need to know about the “Joe Millionaire” series, including the latest news about the most recent season finale couples.

What Is “Joe Millionaire” About?

“Joe Millionaire” is a reality dating show created by Fox producers in the early 2000s. In the original series, 20 women competed for the affection of one man they believed was a rich millionaire. The joke was on them because he was just an “average Joe.” The show begged the question: would the women contestants love the man for himself or for his money? “Joe Millionaire” was a huge success among viewers,...

Exclusive: Wayne Knight (Jurassic Park) and Nicole Maines (Supergirl) have signed on for roles in 20th Century Studios’ film Darby Harper Wants You to Know for Hulu, which is currently in production in South Africa.

They’re set to star alongside previously announced cast members including Riele Downs, Auli’i’ Cravalho, Asher Angel, Chosen Jacobs, Derek Luke, Genneya Walton and Tony Danza.

The film from director Silas Howard follows Darby Harper (Downs), who after suffering a near-death experience as a child is granted the ability to see ghosts. To combat the existential boredom of high school, she runs a side business counseling local spirits in her spare time. When an unexpected occurrence happens between Darby and Capri, the most popular girl at her high school, Darby reluctantly agrees to help her and in the process learns how to fit in with the living world again.

Knight will play Mel, a...

For the first time in the history of the Academy Awards, three women will serve as hosts of the Oscars. As officially announced on Tuesday morning by the academy – but reported in numerous outlets on Monday afternoon – actors Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes will co-emcee the 2022 Oscars when the ceremony takes place on March 27. It’s the first time as many as three people have shared the mantle of “Oscars host” since the 1987 ceremony when Chevy Chase, Paul Hogan, and Goldie Hawn were hosts.

“This year’s show is all about uniting movie lovers. It’s apropos that we’ve lined up three of the most dynamic, hilarious women with very different comedic styles,” 94th Oscars producer Will Packer said in a press release. “I know the fun Regina, Amy and Wanda will be having will translate to our audience as well. Many surprises in store! Expect the unexpected!

ABC‘s Good Morning America has confirmed yesterday’s news that Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes will host this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. Schumer appeared on the morning news program via a pre-recorded video link. “I’m not sure who thought this was a good idea,” she joked, “but I am hosting the Oscars, along with my good friend Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall. I better go watch some movies.” The short segment on Good Morning America was intended to be the official announcement; however, Variety broke the news on Monday that the trio of comedians would be hosting the awards ceremony. This marks the first time three hosts will emcee the event since Paul Hogan, Chevy Chase, and Goldie Hawn 35 years ago. It’s also the first all-female trio in Oscars history. The wait is finally over! The #Oscars will have a triple dose of comedy...

Yesterday’s news that Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall will host this year’s Oscar ceremony was confirmed on ABC’s Good Morning America today, with Schumer delivering a brief statement (remotely).

Watch the segment below. ABC also released a new Oscar promo, which you can watch above.

Said Schumer with good humor, “I’m not sure who thought this was a good idea but I am hosting the Oscars, along with my good friend Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall. I better go watch some movies.”

ABC is airing the awards ceremony Sunday, March 27, at 8 p.m. Et. The hosting news broke yesterday, though the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences declined comment at the time.

Today’s brief segment on GMA was intended to be the official announcement, with the show’s Lara Spencer noting that the hosts of the 94th Oscars marks the first time...

The late David Gulpilil will receive Aacta’s highest honour, the Longford Lyell Award, for his outstanding contribution to Australian cinema on Wednesday.

The legendary actor died on Monday, aged 68, four years after a diagnosis of terminal lung cancer.

Aacta began work on the tribute and award six months ago, with Gulpilil accepting the honour a few weeks ago from South Australia as he was unable to travel.

First presented in 1968, the award honours Australian film pioneer Raymond Longford and his partner in filmmaking and life, Lottie Lyell. Previous recipients include Cate Blanchett, George Miller, Paul Hogan, Jack Thompson and Jacki Weaver.

Aacta has said this year’s prize acknowledges not just Gulpilil’s incredible body of work, but his role in creating more diverse, inclusive, and truthful Australian stories.

A Mandjalpingu man from Ramingining, Arnhem Land, Gulpilil’s first role was in Nick Roeg’s 1971 film Walkabout as a teenager.

Nearly 20 years later, “Joe Millionaire” returns this January with a revised format that puts a twist on the original ratings smash. But at least one thing remains the same in “Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer” — and that’s the presence of a butler, assisting the Joes and driving the action. Variety can now reveal who the show’s new butler is: Actor, musician, author and celebrity impersonator Martin Andrew.

As butler, Andrew will also serve as host of “Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer” and act as a guide for the contestants. The original 2003 “Joe Millionaire” featured both a butler and a host (Alex McLeod); in this new version, Andrew takes on both roles.

“I honestly fell in love with this guy,” said executive producer SallyAnn Salsano. “It was the right fit. This guy was great. I felt like it’s definitely more integrated [than the 2003 version]. I feel like this gentleman...

The slurp that rocked TV two decades ago is making a comeback. Fox is dusting off the “Joe Millionaire” franchise to launch “Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer,” a reboot of the franchise that will debut in January 2022. (Scroll down to watch a promo.)

Fox Alternative Entertainment and 495 Productions’ SallyAnn Salsano (“Jersey Shore”) are behind this new iteration, which will this time will feature two single men — one an actual millionaire, the other one dirt broke. Fox Entertainment’s Rob Wade, president of alternative and specials, announced the project on Wednesday, and Fox was set to reveal the show’s first trailer on Wednesday night (presumably during the latest episode of its No. 1 hit “The Masked Singer”).

“This revival of ‘Joe Millionaire’ represents a potent combination: one of the most innovative and popular dating shows of all time with SallyAnn Salsano, who ranks among the most fearless producers in the business,...

John Cornell, the Australian director and writer whose longtime friendship and comedy partnership with actor Paul Hogan led to the pair’s word on Crocodile Dundee and other film and TV projects, died today at his home in Byron Bay, New South Wales following a two-decade battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 80.

His death was announced by his family, including wife Delvene Delaney, an Australian TV personality.

“After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2001, John concentrated his efforts on philanthropy, supporting his community and worthy environmental, sporting and medical causes,” the statement said. “A classic Australian character, John Cornell made the lives he touched much richer, not only through donations, but also through his generosity of spirit, humour, humility and honour.

“A true egalitarian, John sought equity and equality, and fought for a fair go.”

Born in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, the former journalist was working as the original...

John Cornell, the Australian filmmaker and comedian best known for his work with Paul "Crocodile Dundee" Hogan, has sadly passed away. Cornell, who played the fan favorite role of Strop on The Paul Hogan Show, reportedly died on July 23 at his home in Byron Bay with his wife and family by his side. This follows a 20-year battle with Parkinson's disease which he was first diagnosed with in 2001. He was 80 years old.

"A classic Australian character, John Cornell made the lives he touched much richer, not only through donations, but also through his generosity of spirit, humour, humility and honour," a statement from the family reads.

"After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2001, John concentrated his efforts on philanthropy, supporting his community and worthy environmental, sporting and medical causes," the statement added. "A classic Australian character, John Cornell made the lives he touched much richer, not only through donations, but...

John Cornell, the Australian actor, producer, director and Oscar-nominated screenwriter who worked often with countryman and Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan, has died. He was 80.

Cornell died Friday at his home at Byron Bay, New South Wales after battling Parkinson’s disease for two decades, his family announced.

“A classic Australian character, John Cornell made the lives he touched much richer, not only through donations, but also through his generosity of spirit, humour, humility and honour,” they said. “John sought equity and equality and fought for a fair go.”

A former newspaper journalist, Cornell was a producer ...

John Cornell, the Australian actor, producer, director and Oscar-nominated screenwriter who worked often with countryman and Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan, has died. He was 80.

Cornell died Friday at his home at Byron Bay, New South Wales after battling Parkinson’s disease for two decades, his family announced.

“A classic Australian character, John Cornell made the lives he touched much richer, not only through donations, but also through his generosity of spirit, humour, humility and honour,” they said. “John sought equity and equality and fought for a fair go.”

A former newspaper journalist, Cornell was a producer ...

Comedian and producer John Cornell has died aged 80 following a battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Cornell is best known for his role as Strop in The Paul Hogan Show, having begun his association with Hogan while working as a producer on A Current Affair.

According to a statement from his family, he died peacefully at his home in Byron Bay on Nsw North Coast with his wife and eldest daughter by his side, and his youngest daughter on the phone from the UK.

Born in Kalgoorlie, Cornell began his career in print journalism at Perth’s Daily News before turning his attention to television and becoming the original producer for A Current Affair.

It was while working on the show that he teamed up with a then unknown Paul Hogan, forming a partnership that would be responsible for not only The Paul Hogan Show, but the internationally successful Crocodile Dundee films.

Golden Globe winner Paul Hogan plays himself in the boisterous comedy The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee, available to own on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital February 16 from Lionsgate. This film is currently available On Demand. Check out this hysterical trailer:

Hogan is reluctantly thrust back into the spotlight as he desperately attempts to restore his sullied reputation on the eve of being knighted in the comedy that also stars John Cleese, Chevy Chase, Olivia Newton-John, and Jacob Elordi (as Hogan’s son). The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee Blu-ray and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $21.99 and $19.98, respectively.

Paul Hogan plays himself in this raucous comedy. Retired in Los Angeles and overshadowed by his Crocodile Dundee character, Hogan is offered a knighthood by the Queen of England. But before he can accept it, Hogan gets caught up in a series of comical scandals that dominate gossip shows and social media feeds.

Australian comedian and podcaster Wil Anderson discusses a few of his favorite Australian films.

Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode

The Crying Game (1992)

Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (2008)

100 Horsemen (1964)

Mad Max (1979)

Walk Into Hell a.k.a. Walk Into Paradise (1956)

Walkabout (1971)

The Chain Reaction (1980)

Wake In Fright (1971)

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Time Bandits (1981)

The Road Warrior (1981)

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)

The Witches of Eastwick (1987)

Crocodile Dundee (1986)

The Castle (1997)

Chopper (2000)

Young Einstein (1988)

Reckless Kelly (1993)

Mr. Accident (2000)

Wolf Creek (2005)

Romper Stomper (1992)

Hammers Over The Anvil (1993)

Unhinged (2020)

The Nice Guys (2016)

Gladiator (2000)

Two Hands (1999)

The Dark Knight (2008)

Ned Kelly (2003)

Monty Python And The Holy Grail (1975)

10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

Kenny (2006)

Borat (2006)

Gallipoli (1981)

Phar Lap (1983)

Seabiscuit (2003)

The Dish (2001)

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