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Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin to host Oscars
Published Wednesday, Nov 4 2009, 00:15 GMT | By Mike Moody
Rex Features
The acting pair will front the ceremony next March. Martin previously presented the 73rd and 75th Academy Awards, earning an Emmy nomination for the first stint. Baldwin was nominated for an Oscar in 2003 in the 'Best Supporting Actor' category.
"I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin," said Martin.
Referring to the Pink Panther star's bluegrass band, Baldwin stated: "I don't play the banjo but I'm thrilled to be hosting the Oscars - it's the opportunity of a lifetime."
Ceremony producers Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman added: "Steve will bring the experience of having hosted the show in the past and Alec will be a completely fresh personality for this event."
The 82nd Academy Awards will be broadcast live on March 7 on ABC.
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