An Oscar statuette is displayed at the "Meet the Oscars, Chicago" event in this February 13, 2009 file photo. Oscar organizers unveiled plans June 24, 2009 to expand their list of best film nominees to 10 from five, broadening the group of contenders for the world's top film honors. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

An Oscar statuette is displayed at the "Meet the Oscars, Chicago" event in this February 13, 2009 file photo. Oscar organizers unveiled plans June 24, 2009 to expand their list of best film nominees to 10 from five, broadening the group of contenders for the world's top film honors.

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  1. Actor Steve Martin attends a news conference to promote the movie "Pink Panther 2" in Berlin in this February 13, 2009 file photograph. Martin and actor Alec Baldwin have been picked to co-host the upcoming 82nd Academy Awards, Oscar organizers said on November 3, 2009.
  2. Actor Alec Baldwin accepts the award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for "30 Rock" at the 60th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in this September 21, 2008 file photograph. Baldwin and comedian Steve Martin have been picked to co-host the upcoming 82nd Academy Awards, Oscar organizers said on November 3, 2009.
  3. FILE - In this combo made from 2009 file photos shows actor Steve Martin, left, and Alec Baldwin. Both Martin and Baldwin will co-host the Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the two Hollywood veterans will share hosting duties at the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony.
  4. Actress Uma Thurman arrives wearing a Versace gown at the Academy Awards in Hollywood in this March 5, 2006 file photo. Italian fashion house Versace is cutting about a quarter of its global workforce and expects to post a loss this year as it takes a hit from slumping demand for luxury goods and designer items in the financial crisis. The celebrity-favourite fashion brand, whose gowns are worn by Hollywood actresses such as Angelina Jolie, is taking measures aimed at returning the group to profitability in 2011, it said in an emailed statement on October 28, 2009.
  5. Large Oscar statues are seen before getting a fresh coat of paint by scenic artists near Los Angeles October 19, 2009, in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  6. Scenic artist Gayle Etcheverry sprays a fresh coat of paint on a large Oscar statue near Los Angeles October 19, 2009 in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  7. Scenic artist Gayle Etcheverry sands a large Oscar statue before applying a fresh coat of paint on it, near Los Angeles October 19, 2009 in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  8. Scenic artist Dena D'Angelo sprays a fresh coat of paint on a large Oscar statue near Los Angeles October 19, 2009 in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  9. Large Oscar statues are seen before getting a fresh coat of paint by scenic artists near Los Angeles October 19, 2009, in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  10. Scenic artist Gayle Etcheverry dries fresh paint on a large Oscar statue near Los Angeles October 19, 2009 in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  11. Scenic artist Gayle Etcheverry sprays a fresh coat of paint on a large Oscar statue near Los Angeles October 19, 2009 in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  12. Scenic artist Dena D'Angelo sprays a fresh coat of paint on a large Oscar statue near Los Angeles October 19, 2009 in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  13. Oscar statues are painted in Santa Clarita , Calif., Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in preparation for the 82nd Academy Awards on March 7.
  14. Lead scenic artist Dena D'Angelo sprays Oscar statues, Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Santa Clarita in preparation for the Governor's Awards and the 82nd Academy Awards on March 7.
  15. Lead scenic artist Gayle Etcheverry paints the face of a 24-foot Oscar statue Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in Santa Clarita, Calif., in preparation for the 82nd Academy Awards on March 7.
  16. Oscar statues are painted in Santa Clarita, Calif., Monday, Oct. 19, 2009, in preparation for the 82nd Academy Awards on March 7.

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