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Oscar Buzz: Meet the New Little Orphan Annie!

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Feb. 24 2013, Published 9:29 a.m. ET

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In an Oscar-day surprise, it was officially announced today that the 9-year-old actress is going to play Little Orphan Annie! "With the recent Academy Award nomination and critical acclaim, Quvenzhane Wallis is a true star and we believe her portrayal as Annie will make her a true worldwide star," president of production, Hannah Minghella said.

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According to the LA Times, the movie will be out late next year, and it will be produced by none other than Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's Overbrook Entertainment.

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