Oscar Buzz: Meet the New Little Orphan Annie!

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Quvenzhane Wallis

Can't get enough of adorable Quvenzhane Wallis from Beasts of the Southern Wild?

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.

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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