Anne Hathaway, James Franco To Host Academy Awards

Anne Hathaway and "127 Hours" star James Franco are set to host the most important few hours in Hollywood next year. They've both been announced as hosts for the 83rd Academy Awards.

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Hathaway, a previous nominee for her work in "Rachel Getting Married," and Franco, who's earning major Oscar buzz for his role in Danny Boyle's "127 Hours," will host for the first time. They've both previously appeared on the show, Hathaway four times and Franco just once.

"James Franco and Anne Hathaway personify the next generation of Hollywood icons— fresh, exciting and multi-talented. We hope to create an Oscar broadcast that will both showcase their incredible talents and entertain the world on February 27," said Oscar telecast producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer.

"We are completely thrilled that James and Anne will be joining forces with our brilliant creative team to do just that," they continued.

They follow a long list of illustrious hosts, including Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin, who both hosted last year, Hugh Jackman, Ellen DeGeneres, Jon Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock, and Billy Crystal.

The 83rd Academy Awards will air live from Hollywood's Kodak Theatre on Sunday, February 27th, 2011 on ABC.