ACADEMY AWARDS

James Franco and Anne Hathaway will host the 83rd Annual Academy Awards during the February 27 telecast. This is the second straight year that two hosts will be utilized after Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin helmed the 2009 version.

This seems to be an odd choice given Franco's and Hathaway's unknown chemistry. Although, Baldwin and Martin have collaborated many times and even with their connection, it's not a given that it will even succeed given last year's lackluster effort.

On top of that, Franco is assured a nomination for his portrayal of hiker Aron Ralston in director Danny Boyle's 127 Hours, while Hathaway may secure one herself for her role in Love and Other Drugs. It'd be more than a little awkward receiving the most prestigious prize in the business while you are headlining the event.

At the same token, Hathaway aided in a musical number when Hugh Jackman was in charge, and she absolutely nailed it. Plus, there's a good chance Franco will show up high to the ceremonies, and if that's the case, it could be the greatest edition in the shows history.