VIDEO: Seth MacFarlane Spoofs James Bond in New OSCARS Promo

Below, watch an all-new ABC promo for this year's Oscars airing February 24th. In the spot, host Seth MacFarlane is shaken, not stirred as he spoofs the Award show's planned tribute to filmdom's James Bond.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on the ABC network. Don Mischer will direct the telecast for the third consecutive time. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.

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