Maybe this is why the awards looked so awkward! A source tells Us Weekly that Anne Hathaway and James Franco grew to “hate each other” as they rehearsed to host the Oscars Feb. 27.

“She had to provide all the energy — he was just phoning it in,” says a second insider. (“James seemed in his own little world,” during the Oscar telecast, says another source. “Producers were pissed.”)

In fact, as UsMagazine.com reported Monday, after the awards, Franco skipped his own party at L.A.’s The Writer’s Room.

“He went immediately back to NYC because he was pissed about how the show went,” adds a third source.

Franco’s rep responds, “This is absolutely not true,” while Hathaway’s rep says, “Anne had a wonderful experience with him.”

Still, fans should expect a new MC in 2012. Insiders say both Hugh Jackman and Billy Crystal want the gig again.

Interesting!

After watching the Oscars last night – I came away thinking it was quite possibly the most boring Oscars of all time. It’s pretty sad when the best speech of the night comes from Best Song winner Randy Newman (he was hilarious!).

As for Anne Hathaway and James Franco – I thought they were DREADFUL. James Franco looked miserable the whole time, and his jokes fell flat. Anne Hathaway just laughed, smiled and giggled her way through the whole night, and to be honest, she really just drove me nuts. The number where she sang – was embarrassing to watch.

I read an article this morning that said she was too energetic, and I think that sums it up perfectly. It was just annoying.

The Anne Hathaway Oscars reviews were mixed, just like the show. Yet the Anne Hathaway Oscars routine was judged by a different standard than that of James Franco. The majority of critics noted that the two couldn’t have been more different in their approaches. While Franco was laid back to the point of appearing stoned to bloggers, his co star was exuberant at nearly every opportunity. As such, while critics wonder if Franco was way too relaxed, the Anne Hathaway Oscars reactions center on whether she was too energetic.

Although the two performed as a duo in the pre-taped opening sketch, they didn’t have much to do together after that. For most of the night, Franco appeared invisible, leaving a lot of the work for his co-host.

Yet for all of the James Franco and Anne Hathaway Oscars complaints, they are still young and popular enough to brush it aside. But if the Academy casts another duo in the future, they will likely try to have a less mismatched one.

When Kirk Douglas took the stage it was really just uncomfortable to watch. While he’s absolutely a Hollywood legend, I just found the whole thing incredibly sad.

What was your opinion of the night?

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There were so many beautiful dresses last night! Here are some more celebs from the red carpet!

Pictured: Michelle Williams, Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, Annette Bening, Colin Firth, Russell Brand, Sharon Stone, Busy Phillips, Florence Welch, Melissa Leo and Anne Hathaway.

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One Day, based on the novel by David Nicholls, is directed by Lone Scherfig, who last made the lovely An Education. It’s set for release on July 8 this summer. It will be a welcome distraction from the other July movies coming out, including Transformers 3 and some Kevin James mess.

Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman) in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” She will be starring alongside Christian Bale, who returns in the title role of Bruce Wayne/Batman.

Christopher Nolan stated, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story.”

In addition, Tom Hardy has been set to play Bane. Nolan said, “I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies.”

“The Dark Knight Rises” is slated for release on July 20, 2012. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

No word yet on whether or not Anne will don the famous catsuit! (Here’s to hoping she does!)

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Oscar nominated actress Anne Hathaway is headed to ‘Glee’ according to E! News.

Creator Ryan Murphy confirmed the news backstage at the Golden Globes, right after the hit show won a Golden Globe for Best Series. According to Us Weekly, the ‘Love and Other Drugs’ star is scheduled to play Kurt’s lesbian aunt in an upcoming episode.

“She created her own character, and we ran into her, and I said ‘Really?’ and she said ‘Yes!’ so we’re going to do that,” Murphy told E!. “We love her.”

Adds Brad Falchuck, the show’s executive producer, “It was her idea, and [with] someone like her, it’s sort of hard to say no!”

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Halle Berry rocked her lingerie-inspired black dress by Nina Ricci! Anne Hathaway looked stunning in a sequin gown by Armani.

Pictured: Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway, Mandy Moore, Amy Adams, Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony, Heidi Klum & Seal.