October 26, 2006
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CONTACT:  Teni Melidonian — (310) 247-3000
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November 1 Is the Animated Feature
Entry Deadline for 2006 Oscars®

Beverly Hills, CA — To qualify their films in the Animated Feature Film category for the 79th Academy Awards®, filmmakers must submit entry forms and supporting materials to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by 5 p.m. PST Wednesday, November 1.

The deadline to submit accompanying film prints is Friday, November 17.

Nominations for the 79th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at 5:30 a.m. PST, in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2006 will be presented on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network at 5 p.m. PST, beginning with a half-hour arrival segment.

Additional information about the Animated Feature Film category may be obtained by contacting Elisa Iovine at (310) 247-3000, ext. 190, via e-mail at eiovine@oscars.org, or by visiting www.oscars.org/79academyawards/rules.

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