The Academy Awards

82nd Annual Academy Awards – Sunday, March 7, 2010

  • Lauren Bacall

    Governors Awards

    On November 14, four extraordinary individuals were honored at the Academy’s inaugural Governors Awards event. The honorees included producer-executive John Calley, actress Lauren Bacall, producer-director Roger Corman and cinematographer Gordon Willis.

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  • Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin

    82nd Academy Awards 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.

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  • Adam Shankman

    Producers

    Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman (left) will produce the 82nd Academy Awards® telecast. This will be the first major Oscar show involvement for both men.

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  • Sid Ganis

    10 Best Picture Nominees

    The 82nd Academy Awards, which will be presented on March 7, 2010, will have 10 feature films vying in the Best Picture category.

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Academy Awards News

Oscar Correspondent Contest

Oscar Correspondent Contest

The Academy and mtvU are giving college journalists nationwide the chance to head to Los Angeles to cover red carpet festivities and backstage celebrations at the 82nd Academy Awards.

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82nd Academy Awards Rules

Rules for 82nd Annual Academy Awards of Merit for distinguished achievements during 2009 are now available.

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Oscar Legacy

81st Academy Awards Winners

81st Academy Awards

Best Picture
“Slumdog Millionaire”
Best Actor
Sean Penn, “Milk”
Best Actress
Kate Winslet, “The Reader”
Best Director
Danny Boyle, “Slumdog Millionaire”

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About the Awards

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.

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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.

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