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Cohen, Fey to help hand out Oscars

Los Angeles — At least five funny actors will help hand out Oscars this year.

Telecast producers say Sacha Baron Cohen, Jason Bateman, Steve Carell, Tina Fey and Ben Stiller will serve as presenters at the Academy Awards.

It will be the first Oscar appearances for “Borat” star Baron Cohen and Bateman, a star of best picture nominee “Up in the Air.”

Previously announced presenters include Miley Cyrus, Zac Efron, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner.

The 82nd Academy Awards will be presented March 7 at the Kodak Theatre and broadcast live on ABC. Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin will share hosting duties.