Oscarcast taps new talent producer

A completely new face remains put in the 84th Academy awards telecast, according to producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer. Melissa Watkins Trueblood, which has also done the Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy telecasts, remains named talent producer for your show. "Since the latest addition towards the team, Melissa brings a good amount of experience and years of great talent associations for the table," Ratner and Mischer mentioned. "Everyone knows she'll be described as a fantastic resource."Furthermore, telecast veteran Danette Herman has signed on as speaking to producer for your 84th and 85th shows."Danette remains an important and committed Oscar presence for well 38 years," mentioned Academy prez Tom Sherak. "Over the following couple of years, her ongoing guidance and participation inside the show will probably be invaluable." Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com