Oscars revamp proves success as ratings fly sky high

This year's three-and-a-half-hour show, which included Hugh Jackman's singing and dancing Broadway performance plus a host of celebrity presenters for each award, raised US viewing figures to 36 million, four million more than in 2008

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Wednesday February 25, 2009

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