Academy Award Chaos: Brett Ratner Leaves Oscars, Eddie Murphy Follows

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The Academy Awards are in a state of disarray.

After Brett Ratner resigned as the 2012 Oscar producer, the host has joined him as Eddie Murphy is now out as well.

“I appreciate how Eddie feels about losing his creative partner, Brett Ratner, and we all wish him well,” said Academy president Tom Sherak. Added Murphy: “First and foremost I want to say that I completely understand and support each party’s decision with regard to a change of producers for this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. I was truly looking forward to being a part of the show that our production team and writers were just starting to develop, but I’m sure that the new production team and host will do an equally great job.”

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