Brad Pitt, Seth Rogen, Melissa McCarthy, Kim Kardashian and Zac Efron are among the expected presenters.

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Identity Thief, Sandy Patterson (the ever affable Jason Bateman) has his identity stolen by Diana (the very funny Melissa McCarthy).

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Not only was Bridesmaids a commercial and critical smash, but it made genuine comedy stars out of Melissa McCarthy and Rebel Wilson.

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The competition there includes reigning champ Melissa McCarthy (Mike and Molly), 2010 winner (Nurse Jackie) and perennial Emmy favorite Fey (30 Rock).

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"Bridesmaid" star Melissa McCarthy won for best comedic performance.

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Channing Tatum certainly has pull in the right project and Melissa McCarthy is one smash away from being the first breakout comedy star since Will Ferrell and Vince Vaughn nearly a decade ago.

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There's The CW's new Robin Hood drama, "Sherwood, " which will have a female lead, according to The Hollywood Reporter, and Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock's buddy comedy, "The Heat, " which is expected to hit theaters in April.

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Las Vegas (CNN) -- In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, the cast and crew of a new Sandra Bullock-Melissa McCarthy comedy about Boston law enforcement want to show their appreciation for FBI agents and police with an advance screening of the film.

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