Movies
The X-Men star, who presented the Tony Awards in 2005, will front the film industry's biggest night of the year on February 22.
Jackman follows in the footsteps of Billy Crystal, Chris Rock, Bob Hope and Jon Stewart in hosting the show.
Other celebrities previously linked to the job include Ricky Gervais, who later denied that he would take the role if it was offered to him.
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