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Chris Rock to Present at 84th Academy Awards® Oscar® Sunday, February 26

Beverly Hills, CA (February 15, 2012) – Former Oscar host and Grammy-winning comedian, Chris Rock will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today.

In 2005 Rock served as host of the 77th Academy Awards. He will be seen next in “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and “2 Days in New York.” Rock recently starred in the Tony nominated play “Mother F**ker with the Hat” and he lent his voice to the upcoming “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted.” His other film credits include “Grown Ups,” “Death at a Funeral,” “Good Hair,” “Bee Movie” and the first two “Madagascar” animated films.

Rock joins a stellar list of previously announced Oscar presenters, including Halle Berry, Rose Byrne, Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Milla Jovovich, Ellie Kemper, Jennifer Lopez, Melissa McCarthy, Wendy McLendon-Covey, Maya Rudolph, Emma Stone and Kristen Wiig.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.

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