Experience the Academy
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Oscar Correspondent Contest
The Academy® and mtvU, MTV’s 24-hour college network, are holding the second annual “Oscar® Correspondent Contest,” giving college journalists nationwide the chance to head to Los Angeles to cover red carpet festivities and backstage celebrations at the 82nd Academy Awards. More
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Governors Awards
Producer-executive John Calley, actress Lauren Bacall, producer-director Roger Corman and cinematographer Gordon Willis were honored at the Academy’s first ever Governors Awards gala on November 14. See highlights from the ceremony
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Outreach to Minorities
The Academy’s Institutional Grants program recently awarded money to Streetlights and the Institute of American Indian Arts, both of which focus their efforts on improving skills and opportunities for minority populations. More
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Oscar’s Shining Moments
Where was the first awards ceremony held? Who was hosting the year “Titanic” won? What film won Best Picture 10 years ago? Take a trip down Academy Awards memory lane. More
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The Talented Members
They are 6,000 of the most skilled men and women in the movie industry. Learn about who they are and hear them talk about pivotal moments in their lives and careers. More
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How It Started
The idea was born in January 1927, over dinner at Louis B. Mayer’s Santa Monica beach house. Find out how the Academy was founded and how it’s grown ever since. More
What’s New
“So You Think You Can Dance” Winners to Perform on Oscar Show
It’s true! The top guy and top girl from the current season of “So You Think You Can Dance” WILL have a gig on the Oscar show on March 7.
