For those of you who don’t know, I’m an Oscar junkie. Little provides me more interest in the winter months than thinking about who wil, who won’t…and examaining the tea leaves of awards gone by to get some sort of insight on to what will happen.

All of this silliness will begin in earnest again very shortly, with announcements from the National Board of Review and Independent Spirit coming soon. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya.

But it would seem as though surprises already abound if this story is to be believed according to this story about James Franco and Anne Hathaway hosting this year’s ceremony.

It might turn out to be complete hogwash, but the sources seem to be pretty sound. If it is indeed true, I’m intrigued and excited all at once. Both Franco and Hathaway are what I’d call “good sports” (Hathaway especially – for evidence search for her recent katie Holmes impression on SNL). Their enthusiasm and glitz might make for some much-needed energy on the show.

More Hugh Jackman, less Steve Martin.

Then again, how will this all work with Franco potentially being a nominee in the lead actor category? Not like he’s a lock to win or anything, but it seems odd for such a contender to be pulling double-duty, no?

Thoughts?