It’s Time For The Awesomest Hollywood Couple, Kermit The Frog And Miss Piggy, To Present At The Upcoming 84th Oscars

THE MUPPETS gang may not get to host the Oscars this year but their two leads would definitely show up and show everybody how it’s done. I’ve received this press release from AMPAS stating that Kermit The Frog and Miss Piggy will present at the upcoming 84th Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012…

February 17, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hollywood’s “It” Couple – Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy – to Present at the 84th Academy Awards® on Oscar® Sunday, February 26 on ABC

Beverly Hills, CA – Hollywood icons Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy will present at the 84th Academy Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today. This is the Muppets fifth appearance at the Academy Awards.

They are fresh off their triumphant critical and box office success in Disney’s “The Muppets,” which is Oscar nominated for Best Song, “Man or Muppet.”

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2011 will be presented on Sunday, February 26, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards—in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners—the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.