Movies

Oscar bosses deny Gervais rumour

Published Friday, Sep 26 2008, 21:41 BST | By Michael Thornton
Oscar bosses deny Gervais rumour

Rex Features

Organisers of next year's Academy Awards have denied that they have offered the presenter's role to Ricky Gervais.

It was reported earlier this week that the Office star is being lined up to host the ceremony in 2009.

However, co-producer Larry Mark told E! Online that organisers have not yet decided who will be presenting the awards programme.

He said: "We haven't made one single phone call. There has been no reaching out."

"We haven't gotten that far yet. We're just not there yet," added Academy president Sid Ganis.

Movie Reviews

'The Vow' reviewChanning Tatum tries to win back Rachel McAdams in romantic drama The Vow.
'The Vow' still

Top Stories

BAFTA film nominees with Orange
Watch with Orange Wednesdays and win prizes
Win This Means War luxury screening
A private screening plus hotel stay & dinner for you and 9 friends
Sign up and get two free cinema tickets
LoveFilm 30 Days Free Trial
S12 T1.9581940174103 {run_id}