On August 4 , 2011 , the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Ratner would produce the 84th Academy Awards with Don Mischer . However , Ratner resigned on November 8 , 2011 after remarking that " rehearsal is for fags " . Ratner later apologized for his remarks . Eddie Murphy , who was scheduled to host the ceremony , also resigned in deference to a new production team . Ratner was replaced by Brian Grazer , and Murphy was replaced by previous Oscar host Billy Crystal
84th Academy Awards
84th Academy Awards
Brett Ratner