Category: Presenters

It’s a good thing they put “The Avengers Cast” in quotes…this is barely the cast. No Scarlett Johansson, no Chris Hemsworth, no Tom Hiddleston and no Clark Gregg, all of whom would have been great to see there. Were they ask? In the case of Gregg, I doubt it. But wouldn’t have also been great…

It is an annual tradition (infrequently violated) that the prior year’s winners in Best Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress are asked to return to the show to present the opposite gender’s category the following year. While the winners have sometimes been unavailable (or deceased), the tradition has held firm for along time. We…

The first real…or semi-real…presenters have been announced for the Oscars. Oscar nominee Mark Wahlberg will be co-presenting with the star of his hit film Ted, the foul-mouthed teddy voiced by Oscar host Seth MacFarlane. Mark Wahlberg and Ted to Present at Oscars® BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Mark Wahlberg and his teddy bear co-star “Ted” will…

With a bit less spectacle, the Academy has announced that Norah Jones will be among the performers at this year’s Oscars. Norah Jones to Perform Nominated Song from “Ted” Live on Oscar® Telecast

The first of the year’s song performers has been announced. Although, the other announcements are sure to be more low key than this, Adele’s appearance at the Oscars may be a ratings boo. This could be the reason they are hyping it so much and might inadvertently backfire if voters feel the over-emphasis is unfair…

Christian Bale, Colin Firth, Melissa Leo and Natalie Portman to Present at 84th Academy Awards® Beverly Hills, CA (February 23, 2012) – The four Oscar®-winning actors from the 83rd Academy Awards – Christian Bale, Colin Firth, Melissa Leo and Natalie Portman – will present at the 84th Academy Awards, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don…

Meryl Streep to Present at 84th Academy Awards® Oscar® Sunday, February 26 Beverly Hills, CA (February 22, 2012) – Two-time Academy Award®-winning actress Meryl Streep will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. Streep, who is nominated for her lead performance in “The Iron Lady,” has…

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis to Present at 84th Academy Awards® Oscar® Sunday, February 26 Beverly Hills, CA (February 21, 2012) – Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. Ferrell and Galifianakis recently wrapped shooting for “The Campaign.” Galifianakis, who…

Michael Douglas to Present at 84th Academy Awards® Oscar® Sunday, February 26 Beverly Hills, CA (February 20, 2012) – Two-time Academy Award® winner Michael Douglas will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. Douglas won an Oscar for his lead performance in “Wall Street” (1987) and…

Tina Fey to Present at 84th Academy Awards® Oscar® Sunday, February 26 Beverly Hills, CA (February 17, 2012) – Tina Fey will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. Fey came to prominence as a regular on “Saturday Night Live” and currently stars in, produces and…

Hollywood’s “It” Couple – Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy – to Present at the 84th Academy Awards® on Oscar® Sunday, February 26 on ABC Beverly Hills, CA (February 17, 2012) – Hollywood icons Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will present at the 84th Academy Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences…

Ben Stiller to Present at 84th Academy Awards® Oscar® Sunday, February 26 Beverly Hills, CA (February 16, 2012) – Ben Stiller will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. Stiller will be playing the title character in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” which he is…

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.…

Bradley Cooper to Present at 84th Academy Awards® Oscar® Sunday, February 26 Beverly Hills, CA (February 14, 2012) – Bradley Cooper will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. Cooper will be seen next in “The Words” and, later this year, in “The Place Beyond the…

Emma Stone to Make First Oscar® Show Appearance Oscar Sunday, February 26 Beverly Hills, CA (February 10, 2012) – Emma Stone will present at the 84th Academy Awards® ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. It will be her first time presenting on the show. Stone appears in the Best Picture nominee…