OSCARS

Jack is back!

Never count out Nicholson when it comes to presenting at the Oscars.

Gina Piccalo, Times Staff Writer

Jack Nicholson confirmed last night that he will join what has already become an especially stellar lineup of Oscar presenters this Sunday.

Nicholson's characteristic smirk will no doubt liven up his segment of the show. In the past, he has presented the award for best picture. But telecast organizers would not say which award Nicholson will present during this year's 80th annual Academy Awards telecast.

He joins a slew of other TV and film celebrities booked on the show, with "Hannah Montana" phenom Miley Cyrus as one surprising guest.

This year, producer Gil Cates and the executive in charge of talent, Danette Herman, worked hard to amp up the list of presenters with some fresh (read: young) faces.

So along with the usual suspects -- George Clooney, Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz and Tom Hanks -- there will be Jessica Alba, Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl and Jonah Hill.