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Australia's Rebel Wilson to host MTV Movie Awards

Cast member Rebel Wilson attends the premiere of "Pitch Perfect" held at the Arclight Theatre in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on September 24, 2012. UPI/ Phil McCarten

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Published: Dec. 21, 2012 at 8:58 AM

NEW YORK, Dec. 21 (UPI) -- Australian actress and stand-up comedian Rebel Wilson is to serve as host of the MTV Movie Awards, the cable television network said.

The fan-voted prizes for the best films of 2012 are to be presented April 14. No venue for the event has been announced.

Wilson starred in this year's hit big-screen musical comedy "Pitch Perfect."

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