82nd Academy Awards and the Oscars | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Governors Ball

The Governors Ball was the place to be for more than 1,500 special guests, including the night’s Oscar winners, nominees and telecast participants. For the first time, Academy Award winners were also able to have their Oscar statuettes personalized with engraved nameplates at the Ball. More

82nd Academy Awards Winners

Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman in Oscar history to win the award for directing. “The Hurt Locker” took home the award for Best Picture, and Jeff Bridges and Sandra Bullock received the awards for Best Actor and Best Actress. More

Oscar Preparations

Preparations for the Oscar telecast continue on Hollywood Boulevard and at the Kodak Theatre. View Slideshow

Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Symposium

The nominees discussed their creative process and present film clips, photographs and models of their work. More

Foreign Language Film Award Nominees Symposium

The Academy’s Foreign Language Film Award Nominees Symposium brought together the directors of the motion pictures nominated in the Foreign Language Film category to discuss their work and address such wide-ranging topics as art, politics and the challenges of their profession. More

Animated Feature Symposium

The nominees discussed their creative process and the development of their films, and presented clips illustrating their techniques. More

Docs!

Celebrating the work of the nominated filmmakers in the documentary categories with a panel discussion and clips of the nominated films. More

Shorts!

Screenings of all the 2009 Oscar-nominated live action and animated short films and a panel discussion with the filmmakers. More

Oscars Designer Challenge

Nine up-and-coming fashion designers from across the U.S. are vying to have their original designs showcased on this year’s Oscar telecast, and the Academy invites you to cast a vote for your favorite gown! More

Scientific & Technical Awards Presentation

Actress Elizabeth Banks presented 15 awards to 45 individual recipients at the Scientific & Technical Achievement Awards on February 20. More

Meet the Oscars (Chicago and New York)

Calling all Oscar fans in Chicago and New York! See some of the actual statuettes that will be presented at this year’s Academy Awards, take a picture holding an Oscar statuette and more! More

Oscar Set Revealed

Production designer David Rockwell unveiled the set for the upcoming Oscar show, marking his second consecutive year designing the set for the Oscar telecast. More

Street Closures

View information about street and sidewalk closures for the 82nd Academy Awards. Download

Oscar Party Kit

Download Oscar ballots, party play-along games, recipes and more. More

82nd Academy Awards Poster

Own a piece of Oscar history! The 82nd Academy Awards poster is now on sale. More

Oscar Nominations

Nominations for the 82nd Academy Awards were announced Tuesday, February 2 by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak and 2008 Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway. Watch

College Oscar Watch Party Contest

Throw the best College Oscar Watch Party, and you could win tickets to the Oscars Red Carpet in 2011! More

Dance Auditions

Open dance auditions for the 82nd Academy Awards telecast were held on Friday, January 22, and Saturday, January 23. More

Scientific and Technical Awards Winners

15 scientific and technical achievements represented by 46 individual award recipients will be honored at the annual Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation in Beverly Hills. More

Oscar Night America

51 charities in as many locations will host official viewing parties during the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, March 7, 2010. More

Hosts

Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will serve as co-hosts of the 82nd Academy Awards. This will be Martin’s third time hosting the Oscars and Baldwin’s first. More

Oscar Correspondent Contest

In a joint effort by the Academy and mtvU, college students are invited to submit a video showcasing their broadcast journalism skills and proving why they deserve to go to Los Angeles to cover red carpet festivities and backstage celebrations at the 82nd Academy Awards. More