Natalie Portman to Make First Oscar® Show Appearance
Beverly Hills, CA—Academy Award®–nominated actress Natalie Portman has been tapped to present at the 77th Academy Awards®, telecast producer Gil Cates announced today. This will be her first appearance as a presenter on the show.

Portman received her first Academy Award nomination this year for her performance in Closer. She is currently on location filming Free Zone and will begin production on V for Vendetta later this year. Portman will be seen next in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Her other film credits include Garden State, Cold Mountain, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and Where the Heart Is.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2004 will be presented on Sunday, February 27, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland®. The Oscars® will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 5 p.m. PST / 8 p.m. EST, beginning with a half-hour arrivals segment. Information about the 77th Academy Awards can be accessed at www.oscar.com.