The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Hugh Jackman will star in Paramount’s upcoming film, Six Years. It is based on the novel by New York Times best-selling author Harlan Coben, noted for his thrillers.

Paramount is developing the project – winning it from four other bidding studios – though neither a director nor a screenwriter is currently attached. Former 20th Century Fox chief Tom Rothman is in negotiations to produce alongside Mark Gordon (Saving Private Ryan, 2012). Check out a summary of the novel below:

The novel centers on Jake Fisher, who watched the love of his life, Natalie, marry another man. Six years have passed when Jake comes across the other man’s obituary. He resolves to attend the funeral, hoping to catch a glimpse of Natalie. But the mourning widow is not Natalie, throwing all of his past memories with the woman into question.

For those interested in checking out the plot further, Six Years conveniently hits bookstores tomorrow.

Director James Mangold shared another behind the scenes “look” at the upcoming film, The Wolverine. It shows Hugh Jackman as Logan, clad in a white undershirt on the final day of production. On his official Twitter, he also posted similar pictures of Rila Fukushima (Yukio) and Tao Okamoto (Mariko).

Hugh Jackman will once again team up with MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) later this year. As part of a charity auction to raise money for FIAT’s “Into the Green” Program, he’ll lead an event entitled Hugh Jackman & Friends, where he’ll presumably sing and dance. According to a press release, the concert/auction will happen on Hugh’s birthday, October 12th. There are some details below, undoubtedly with more to come as October approaches:

MPTF is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with the FIAT brand following the success of this year’s “Night Before” event by inviting celebrities to drive and experience the all-new, all-electric 2013 Fiat 500e as part of the new FIAT “Into the Green” Program, culminating at an auction of the celebrity-driven Fiat 500e vehicles on October 12th at the Hugh Jackman & Friends Live event to benefit MPTF, with a goal of raising $500,000 for the organization.

Although filmed the day after the Academy Awards, Hugh Jackman recently appeared on Marie Osmond’s talk show, “Marie.” In the three-part interview aired over March 4th, 5th, & 6th, he touched deep upon some traditional topics like his marriage and fatherhood. Marie’s interview style is less about inspiring laughter and more about tapping into Hugh’s psyche (for example, he goes on about fear instilled in him inspiring him to push onwards). He also answers the question, “What is your philosophy on life?” I’m unable to embed the videos, so just click on the still images below to visit her site.

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It isn’t Oscar night without a party! Hugh Jackman attended the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – the prestigious event taking place after each year’s ceremony – immediately following February 24th‘s Academy Awards. You can find just about everyone from Hollywood at the event, from Amy Poehler to Bono, while Hugh was able to meet up with close family friend, Donna Karan.

This evening (February 24th), Hugh Jackman attended the 85th annual Academy Awards, where he was nominated for his first Oscar. Unfortunately, he didn’t win (although who could compete with Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln?), but there are plenty of pictures of him looking gorgeous throughout the evening. There are a couple of red carpet interviews which you can watch below:

Hugh and the Les Misérables cast – including Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, Helena Bonham Carter, and Sacha Baron Cohen – all joined together onstage to sing as a group for the first time. As part of a musical medley (celebrating Chicago, Dreamgirls, and Les Mis), the cast performed a truncated version of “One Day More.” Hugh opened up the set by singing a little of “Suddenly,” the original song written for the film. Check it out: