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Oscar Legacy
Experience the history of the Academy Awards from the last 84 ceremonies. Browse through video highlights, photos, as well as past nominees and winners.
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History of the Academy Awards
The Oscars have come a long way since the first ceremony at a private hotel banquet in 1929 when just 270 people attended, guests had to pay $5 and the winners were known ahead of time.
Oscar Statuette
Over 2,700 gold-plated statuettes have been handed out since MGM art director Cedric Gibbons designed what is now arguably the most recognized trophy in the world.
