Producers: Chris Rock Brings Talent, Truth to Oscar Telecast

Chris Rock had to audition for his role as this season's Oscar host. "His audition was actually at the 77th Academy Awards, where he was, to my mind, absolutely brilliant," says David Hill, who is co-producing the Oscar telecast with Reginald Hudlin. "He was the first name we had on our list, and we went after him. He very graciously agreed to do it, so we're thrilled." Hill and Hudlin announced Wednesday that Rock will helm the 88th Oscar ceremony on Feb....

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