Breaking: Nikki Finke writes that she's "just learned that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has asked James Franco and Anne Hathaway to host the Academy Awards, and it 'looks like' both young stars have accepted the offer. There is always the chance that one of them might back out because of prior commitments. But my sources say the host announcement could be made as soon as this week." Oh, so this is what they meant by wanting to work on the Alien prequel. Great euphemism! [Deadline]
