Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin hosting Oscars

After doubling the number of best picture categories, the Academy Awards will have double the usual number of hosts.

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will jointly emcee the annual ceremony.

Martin has hosted the Oscar telecast two times before.

Baldwin has been an award show regular as star of "30 Rock," he was also nominated in 2003 as best supporting actor for his work in "The Cooler." 

What do you think? Two dependable charming actors (though also, it will be said, two middle aged white men). 

Oscars will air March 7 on ABC.

Quotes from producers and hosts:

“We think the team of Steve and Alec are the perfect pair of hosts for the Oscars,” said Shankman and Mechanic. “Steve will bring the experience of having hosted the show in the past and Alec will be a completely fresh personality for this event.”

“I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy, Alec Baldwin,” said Martin.

“I don’t play the banjo, but I’m thrilled to be hosting the Oscars – it’s the opportunity of a lifetime,” said Baldwin.