It seems to me that the choice of Hugh Jackman was made to improve the show itself rather than to lure in viewers. The Sexiest Man Alive has hosted the Tony awards in the past, which means that the 81st Oscars could be an homage to theater in a way, especially if Doubt and Frost/Nixon are in play. Here are the three possible Jackmans who might show up. We saved the best for last.
Hugh Jackman #1
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMVQGj2yJY8[/youtube]
Hugh Jackman #2
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv7wWrUZ9_w[/youtube]
But this is the Jackman I’m secretly hoping for:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POmD7Ovje2Y[/youtube]