In June 2010 , the AMPAS hired Oscar-winning producer Bruce Cohen and veteran television producer Don Mischer to oversee production of the telecast . " I 'm absolutely ecstatic that Bruce and Don have accepted my invitation to produce and direct the 83rd Academy Awards telecast , " remarked Academy president Tom Sherak . " Their work in producing the Academy 's inaugural Governors Awards was exceptional and I am confident they will bring their creative vision and extraordinary talent to produce/direct a most memorable Oscar show . " Opting for younger faces for the ceremony , Cohen and Mischer hired actor James Franco and actress Anne Hathaway as co-hosts of the 2011 ceremony . " 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 Cohen and Mischer regarding their selections to host the gala . " We are completely thrilled that James and Anne will be joining forces with our brilliant creative team to do just that . " Franco and Hathaway became the first male-female duo to co-host the awards show since comedian Jerry Lewis and actress Celeste Holm presided over the 29th ceremony in 1957 . At age 28 , Hathaway was also the youngest person to host an Oscar ceremony
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