Film Wednesday, 4 November 2009

Martin and Baldwin are Oscars hosts

Actors Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will co-host the Oscars on 7 March.

Martin has hosted the Oscars on two previous occasions; it will be Baldwin's first time as host.

Commenting, Martin said: "I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin."

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Baldwin said: "I don't play the banjo [Martin is also a Grammy-winning musician] but I'm thrilled to be hosting the Oscars - it's the opportunity of a lifetime."

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