Anne Hathaway and James Franco to host 2011 Oscars

It was announced today Anne Hathaway (Love and other Drugs, Get Smart) and James Franco (Spiderman, Pineapple Express) would be hosting the 2011 Oscars. It's a move that could be brilliant, considering the demos for last years Oscars heavily favored the older crowd with Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin hosting. Clearly, they're trying to add a younger audience with the two sexy stars. But, will it be a smart idea?

The formula for the Oscars usually favor a comedienne like Billy Crystal or Whoopi Goldberg, or Johnny Carson, Robin Williams or last years tag team of Martin and Baldwin. It's been done before with Hugh Jackman hosting the 81st Academy Awards show, which I thought was good, but this is two inexperienced hosts hosting the biggest night in Hollywood, and while both are incredibly talented and like able, I am wondering if they're experience will shine through, or will it make for an awkward 15 hour show.

The other issue is that both actors could conceivably be up for an award. Franco should be a lock for his portrayal in 127 Hours, while Hathaway could benefit from the lack of female star power and get a nod for Love and Other Drugs. How awkward would that be to have to present a trophy to themselves, or worse, someone else. I guess it's a good problem to have, but an issue, nonetheless.

What do you think, is this a good move? Will you tune in this year?