Kermit
and Miss Piggy to present award at Oscars
Fans are hoping for a surprise rendition of "Man or Muppet", nominated
for best original song
Courtesy
of The Hollywood Reporter
February
17, 2012 Kermit
the Frog and Miss Piggy will present at this year's 84th annual
Academy Awards, it was announced Friday.
The appearance marks the Muppets' fifth time at the yearly movies
kudosfest, taking place Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Kodak Theatre in
Los Angeles.
Additionally, 30 Rock star and Saturday Night Live alum Tina Fey
has been added to the growing list of presenters.
They join previously announced presenters Halle Berry, Rose Byrne,
Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks,
Angelina Jolie, Milla Jovovich, Ellie Kemper, Jennifer Lopez, Melissa
McCarthy, Wendy McLendon-Covey, Chris Rock, Maya Rudolph, Ben Stiller,
Emma Stone and Kristen Wiig.
The Academy Awards will be broadcast live coast-to-coast on ABC.
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