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The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit for the film industry. [1] [2] They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements as assessed by the Academy's voting membership. [3]
Mar 18, 2021 · The Academy Awards reached their furthest West destination beginning in 1961 when they moved to Santa Monica. The newly built Civic Auditorium played host to the Oscars until 1968.
Beginning with the 7th Academy Awards, held in February 1935, each year's awards are presented for films that were first shown during the full preceding calendar year from January 1 to December 31 in Los Angeles County, California.
3 days ago · Academy Award, any of a number of awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize achievement in the film industry. The awards were first presented in 1929, and winners receive a gold-plated statuette commonly called Oscar.
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- 1929 Academy Awards: The first ceremony takes place. Founded by Louis B Mayer, head of MGM studios, in 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was intended as a non-profit organisation with the goal of advancing the film industry.
- 1934 Academy Awards: The wrong Frank gets up on stage. Arguably one of the most awkward Academy Awards moments happened in 1933, when both Frank Lloyd and Frank Capra were nominated in the Best Director category.
- 1938 Academy Awards: An imposter nabs an Academy Award. The Best Supporting Actress Award of 1938 went to Alice Brady for her role in In Old Chicago (1937).
- 1939 Academy Awards: The name ‘Oscar’ is officially adopted. Popular legend has it that the name ‘The Oscars’ originated from Academy librarian Margaret Herrick, who claimed the award statuette bore a striking resemblance to her Uncle Oscar.
Nov 24, 2009 · On May 16, 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hands out its first awards, at a dinner party for around 250 people held in the Blossom Room of the Roosevelt Hotel in...
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Mar 10, 2024 · The 96th Academy Awards, commonly referred to as the Oscars, will take place on Sunday, March 10, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Actors, directors and cinematographers from...
