Los Angeles:
The Academy of Motion PictureArts and Sciences has denied reports that they have approachedOprah Winfrey to host the 84th Oscar awards.
Various online reports suggested that Winfrey, who haspresented trophies at the annual Hollywood awards gala, maytake on the hosting duties for the ceremony. She was alsonominated in 1986 as best supporting actress for her role inThe Color Purple, the Hollywood Reporter said.
"The camera loves Oprah. Oprah's a genius. But it'snot true, and I don't know where that story even came from,,"Academy president Tom Sherak said.
"First, I have to hire a producer, and then theproducer comes to the Academy with suggestions for the host.So how could we have a host without a producer?," he asked.
Sherak hasn't lined up a producer yet, although hehopes to secure one during the coming month so that he canpresent his choice at the Academy's next board of governorsmeeting August 2.
Various online reports suggested that Winfrey, who haspresented trophies at the annual Hollywood awards gala, maytake on the hosting duties for the ceremony. She was alsonominated in 1986 as best supporting actress for her role inThe Color Purple, the Hollywood Reporter said.
"The camera loves Oprah. Oprah's a genius. But it'snot true, and I don't know where that story even came from,,"Academy president Tom Sherak said.
"First, I have to hire a producer, and then theproducer comes to the Academy with suggestions for the host.So how could we have a host without a producer?," he asked.
Sherak hasn't lined up a producer yet, although hehopes to secure one during the coming month so that he canpresent his choice at the Academy's next board of governorsmeeting August 2.