We’re predicting it here first -- the 82nd Academy Awards will go down in history! First, the Best Picture category is now opened up to ten nominees. That’s a whole lotta movies to get in before the show airs on Sunday, March 7th, 2010. But that’s not what we’re most excited about. We can’t wait to watch the hosts in action. Yes, that’s plural -- as in two hosts to make the night even more historic.

We couldn’t be more excited that Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin have both been tapped to co-host the big night. The two currently compete for the affections of Meryl Streep in It’s Complicated and it looks like their on-screen rivalry is heading to the Oscar podium! Steve commented on the honor by saying, “I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin.” While Alec said, “I don’t play the banjo but I’m thrilled to be hosting the Oscars – it’s the opportunity of a lifetime” (in case you weren’t aware, Steve actually plays the banjo in the bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers).

So, what kind of Oscar-hosting qualifications do these funny men possess? Well, as you know, Alec is a two-time Emmy award winner for his role as Jack Donaghy on 30 Rock while Steve was nominated for his guest appearance on the NBC show.

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