Academy moves quickly choosing Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to co-host
Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by Hot Momma
It was just a mere few days ago, that Hugh Jackman turned down the chance to host the 2010 Oscar show. But not missing a beat, The 82nd annual Academy Awards has found new able men to co-host the Oscars, in Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. Martin has hosted the show twice before and Baldwin is a first-timer.
Martin, who hosted the 73rd and 75th Oscar ceremony, said in a statement: “I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin.”
“I don’t play the banjo but I am thrilled to be hosting the Oscars — it’s the opportunity of a lifetime,” said movie buff Baldwin in a statement.
The two will be building their chemistry together, appearing in director Nancy Meyers’ December comedy “It’s Complicated” alongside perennial Oscar favorite Meryl Streep.
Jackman who was widely praised for bringing back music and dance to last year’s ceremony may take on the master of ceremonies role in the future, but reportedly does not want to oversee the event for two years in a row.
The 82nd Academy Awards ceremony, to be held March 7, 2010.
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