Eddie Murphy Resigns as Oscar-host

Star-comedian Eddie Murphy (50) is not at the next Academy Awards are host. The actor, the organizers know that after the resignation of the gala producers Brett Ratner also jumped off the trophy show, said the Oscar Academy. About a possible successor to the moderation of the ceremony in February, that was not disclosed.

"Rush Hour" director Brett Ratner, who was going to produce the ceremony, had thrown in the towel on Tuesday. Because of homophobic statements by the 42-year-old had fallen under attack. He gave himself a termination at the Academy.

Ratner had a talk show openly talked about his sex life. In a question and answer session after the presentation of his new film "temporary gangster" he then let fall the remark: "samples are just for fags." Later he apologized for his "foolish and hurtful" remarks - and took his hat. Academy President Tom Sherak said: "Words have meaning and they have consequences. Brett is a good man, but his comments were "unacceptable.

Ratner was hired in September Murphy for the role of host of the Oscars. Murphy is a good friend and Ratner plays a starring role in "temporary gangsters". Murphy had led for the first time by the glamorous show.

Last February, the actor James Franco and Anne Hathaway as Oscar presenters stood together on stage. The previous year, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin performed the show. The Oscar trophies will be next year on 26 February the 84th Given time.