http://www.oscars.org/press/ Press Releases | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Oscars.org en-us Copyright 2012, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT 5 http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120203a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120203a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Eighteen of the 20 nominees in the acting categories will be among more than 150 Oscar nominees who will gather at noon on Monday, February 6, at the Beverly Hilton when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences honors this year's Oscar contenders at its annual Nominees Luncheon. Additional confirmations are expected to come in over the weekend.</p> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120203a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120203.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120203.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Cameron Diaz will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today.</p> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120203.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120202.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120202.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Academy Award®-winning actress Halle Berry will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today.</p> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120202.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120201a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120201a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Final ballots for the 84th Academy Awards® were mailed today (February 1) to the 5,783 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.</p> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120201a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120201.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120201.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Three-time Academy Award®-nominated actor Tom Cruise will present at the 84th Academy Awards® ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today.</p> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120201.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120131a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120131a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — During the week leading up to the 84th Academy Awards® ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present five public events celebrating this year's nominees.</p> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120131a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120131.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120131.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Two-time Academy Award®-winning actor Tom Hanks will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today.</p> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120131.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120130.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120130.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Jennifer Lopez will present at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. Lopez, who serves as a judge on "American Idol," will be seen next in the feature "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and recently completed work on "Parker" and "Ice Age: Continental Drift." Her other film credits include "The Back-Up Plan," "El Cantante," "Monster-in-Law," "Maid in Manhattan," "Enough," "The Wedding Planner," "Out of Sight" and "Selena." </p> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120130.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120127.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120127.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Producer credits for 84th Academy Awards® Best Picture nominee "The Tree of Life" have been determined by the Producers Branch Executive Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The official nominees for the film are Sarah Green, Bill Pohlad, Dede Gardner and Grant Hill. </p> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120127.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120126.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120126.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Six actresses – Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig – from the hit comedy “Bridesmaids” will be presenters at the 84th Academy Awards, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. McCarthy received her first Oscar® nomination this year for her supporting role in the film, and Wiig also became a first-time nominee for the film’s original screenplay. All six will be making their first Oscar show appearances.</p> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120126.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120125a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120125a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has entered into an agreement with Everyone Counts Inc. to exclusively develop an electronic voting system for the 85th Academy Awards®, to be held in 2013.</p> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120125a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120125.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120125.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — This year's official Oscars App is now live on the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, providing fans unparalleled access to the 84th Academy Awards®.</p> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120125.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120124.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120124.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Nominations for the 84th Academy Awards were announced today (Tuesday, January 24) by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak and 2010 Oscar® nominee Jennifer Lawrence.</p> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120124.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120123a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120123a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and OnTheRedCarpet.com today announced the On The Red Carpet (OTRC) College Journalist Contest, inviting college students from around the country to compete for a chance to report live from the red carpet at the 84th Academy Awards®.</p> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120123a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120123.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120123.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — In anticipation of the 84th Academy Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Sciences has launched "Celebrate the Movies," a digital exhibition spotlighting iconic moments from 84 films.</p> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120123.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120118.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120118.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Nine films will advance to the next round of voting in the Foreign Language Film category for the 84th Academy Awards®. </p> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120118.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120117.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120117.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Oscar.com, the official online home of the 84th Academy Awards, is launching its award-winning Oscar Digital Experience today with a first look at Billy Crystal's return to Oscar's stage. One of America's most beloved funny men, Billy starts the official countdown to the show talking about what the Oscars mean to him and setting the stage for weeks of extensive coverage on Oscar.com.</p> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120117.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120112b.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120112b.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The 5,783 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences must return their completed Oscar nominations ballots to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, January 13. </p> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120112b.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120112a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120112a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Visual effects technologist Jonathan Erland has been voted the John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. </p> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120112a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120112.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120112.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved documentary and short films rules for the 85th Academy Awards at its most recent meeting (December 6). </p> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120112.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120111.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120111.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted the Gordon E. Sawyer Award to Douglas Trumbull. </p> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120111.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120109a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120109a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that seven films remain in competition in the Makeup category for the 84th Academy Awards®.</p> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120109a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120109.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120109.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Nominations for the 84th Academy Awards® will be announced on Tuesday, January 24, by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak and Academy member and Oscar-nominated actress Jennifer Lawrence.</p> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120109.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120105b.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120105b.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has produced its trailer for the 84th Academy Awards in conjunction with Funny Or Die. The trailer features host Billy Crystal and celebrity cameo appearances by Robin Williams, Josh Duhamel, Megan Fox, William Fichtner and Vinnie Jones.</p> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120105b.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120105a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120105a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Oscar Night America (ONA), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences" grassroots program that enables local charities to host Oscar® viewing parties and raise money for their organizations, kicks off its 19th year in 2012.</p> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120105a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120105.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120105.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that eight scientific and technical achievements represented by 28 individual award recipients will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation at the Beverly Wilshire on Saturday, February 11, 2012.</p> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120105.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120104.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120104.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 films remain in the running in the Visual Effects category for the 84th Academy Awards®.</p> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2012/20120104.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111228.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111228.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the poster for the 84th Academy Awards®. The art features the iconic Oscar statuette alongside memorable images from eight films spanning eight decades: "Gone with the Wind" (1939), "Casablanca" (1943), "Giant" (1956), "The Sound of Music" (1965), "The Godfather" (1972), "Driving Miss Daisy" (1989), "Forrest Gump" (1994) and "Gladiator" (2000). All the films featured on the poster won the Academy Award® for Best Picture, except "Giant," for which George Stevens won the Oscar for Directing.</p> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111228.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111227.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111227.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Nomination ballots for the 84th Academy Awards® were mailed today to the 5,783 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.</p> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111227.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111222.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111222.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Ninety-seven scores from eligible feature-length motion pictures are in contention for nominations in the Original Score category for the 84th Academy Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today.</p> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111222.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111219a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111219a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Two hundred sixty-five feature films are eligible for the 2011 Academy Awards®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today.</p> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111219a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111219.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111219.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Thirty-nine songs from eligible feature-length motion pictures are in contention for nominations in the Original Song category for the 84th Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today.</p> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111219.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111214a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111214a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Denny Clairmont, John Hora, Bob Lambert and Milt Shefter have accepted invitations to join the Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, bringing the Council's 2011–2012 membership roster to 24. </p> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111214a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111214.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111214.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 live action short films will advance in the voting process for the 84th Academy Awards. One hundred seven pictures had originally qualified in the category.</p> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111214.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111209.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111209.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 15 films have been selected for consideration for Achievement in Visual Effects for the 84th Academy Awards.</p> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111209.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111208.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111208.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer and Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Pharrell Williams will serve as music consultants for the 84th Academy Awards, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. This will be the first time the composers have worked on the Oscar show.</p> Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111208.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111207.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111207.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Academy President Tom Sherak announced today that Walt Disney Co. President and CEO Bob Iger will serve as chairman of the capital campaign for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Actress Annette Bening and actor-producer Tom Hanks will join as co-chairs. "With Bob, Annette, and Tom's leadership, our dream of finally opening a world-class film museum in Los Angeles will become a reality," Sherak said.</p> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111207.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111205.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111205.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will examine the technology behind "It's a Wonderful Life" at Los Angeles and New York City screenings on Friday, December 9, and Monday, December 12, respectively. Hosted by Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor Craig Barron and Oscar-winning sound designer Ben Burtt, the programs will explore studio production methods of the era, the use of matte paintings in key scenes, and the origins of the film's sound effects. Both programs will begin at 7 p.m.</p> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111205.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111202.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111202.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will screen the first Best Picture winner, "Wings," starring Clara Bow, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Richard Arlen and Gary Cooper, as part of a celebration of Paramount Pictures' 100th anniversary, on Wednesday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.</p> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111202.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111201a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111201a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 animated short films will advance in the voting process for the 84th Academy Awards. Forty-four pictures had originally qualified in the category.</p> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111201a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111201.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111201.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is now accepting entries for its 2012 Student Academy Awards competition. </p> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111201.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111130a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111130a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Thursday, December 1, is the deadline to submit official screen credits (OSC) and music submission forms to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 84th Academy Awards consideration.</p> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111130a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111130.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111130.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The IMAX feature "Hubble 3D" will screen as the final installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 30th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, December 7, at 7 p.m. at the California Science Center IMAX Theater in Exposition Park. Admission to the screening is free; parking at the Science Center is $10 (cash only).</p> Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111130.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111122.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111122.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — "The Lottery" and "Waiting for 'Superman'" will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 30th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, November 30, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Admission to all screenings in the series is free.</p> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111122.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111118a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111118a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 15 films in the Documentary Feature category will advance in the voting process for the 84th Academy Awards. One hundred twenty-four pictures had originally qualified in the category.</p> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111118a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111118.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111118.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has awarded $455,000 to 25 U.S. film festivals for the 2012 calendar year.</p> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111118.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111117.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111117.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Academy Award-winning production designer John Myhre will design the 84th Academy Awards, telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer announced today. This will be the first time Myhre has served as production designer for the Oscars.</p> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111117.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111110.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111110.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer have announced that Billy Crystal will serve as host for the 84th Academy Awards. "I'm thrilled to welcome Billy back to the Oscar stage," said Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Tom Sherak. "He's a comic legend and Oscar icon, and it feels good to have him back where he belongs."</p> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111110.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111109a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111109a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Academy President Tom Sherak announced today that Academy Award-winner Brian Grazer will join Don Mischer as a producer of the 84th Academy Awards. This will be the first time Grazer has produced the Oscar telecast.</p> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111109a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111109.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111109.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced that Eddie Murphy has withdrawn as host of the 84th Academy Awards. "I appreciate how Eddie feels about losing his creative partner, Brett Ratner, and we all wish him well," said Sherak.</p> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111109.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111108a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111108a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — This morning, Brett Ratner submitted his resignation as a producer of the 84th annual Academy Awards to Academy President Tom Sherak. Ratner then issued an open letter to the entertainment industry in which he explained his decision.</p> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111108a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111108.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111108.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) will present "Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design," celebrating one of the 20th century's most acclaimed designers, on Monday, November 14, at 7 p.m. at MoMA in New York City. The evening's special guests will include design historian Pat Kirkham; designer and writer Chip Kidd; and graphic designer Kyle Cooper, who has created title sequences for "Seven" (1995), "X-Men: First Class" (2011), the "Spider-Man" trilogy and others. The event is part of To Save and Project: The Ninth MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation, and will also feature the premiere of the Academy Film Archive's new restoration of Bass's Oscar®-winning short "Why Man Creates" (1968). </p> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111108.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111104a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111104a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Eighteen features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 84th Academy Awards®.</p> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111104a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111104.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111104.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate the career of Oscar®-winner Vanessa Redgrave with its first-ever European tribute to an actor, on Sunday, November 13, in London. The event, hosted by David Hare, will include special guests Meryl Streep, Ralph Fiennes, Joely Richardson, James Earl Jones and Eileen Atkins. Past Academy President Sid Ganis will introduce the evening. </p> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111104.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111103.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111103.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — "Born Sweet" and "Enemies of the People" will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 30th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, November 9, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Admission to all screenings in the series is free.</p> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111103.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111102.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111102.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a rare look at the films of French comedian Pierre Étaix in its latest installment of the Jack Oakie Celebration of Comedy in Film, on Wednesday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Hosted by film critic Leonard Maltin, "Pierre Étaix: The Laughter Returns" will feature Étaix in person followed by screenings of "Le Grand Amour" ("The Great Love," 1969) and the Oscar®-winning short "Heureux Anniversaire" (Happy Anniversary, 1962) from new restorations.</p> Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111102.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111101.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111101.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — "Gil was our colleague, our friend and a former governor of the Academy," said Academy President Tom Sherak. "He was a consummate professional who gave the Academy and the world some of the most memorable moments in Oscar® history. His passing is a tremendous loss to the entertainment industry, and our thoughts go out to his family."</p> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111101.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111031b.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111031b.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — To qualify in the Animated Feature Film category for the 84th Academy Awards®, filmmakers must submit entry forms and supporting materials to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by 5 p.m. PT on Tuesday, November 1. The deadline to submit accompanying film prints is Friday, November 11.</p> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111031b.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111031a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111031a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present its inaugural Governors Awards Film Series, featuring screenings of "The Exorcist," "The Color Purple," and "The Great White Hope," from Wednesday, November 9, to Friday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. The evenings celebrate the achievements of the 2011 Honorary Award recipients, actor James Earl Jones and motion picture makeup pioneer Dick Smith, and the 2011 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award recipient, actress and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey.</p> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111031a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111031.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111031.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Melissa Watkins Trueblood has been named talent producer for the 84th Academy Awards, telecast producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer announced today. </p> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111031.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111027.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111027.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a new digitally restored "Definitive Director’s Cut" of "The Last Picture Show," in celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary, on Thursday, November 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. </p> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111027.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111026a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111026a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Oscar-winning writer David Seidler will deliver the keynote address at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 26th annual Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting presentation on Thursday, November 3, at the Beverly Wilshire hotel. </p> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111026a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111026.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111026.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The 2010 Oscar® nominee "Restrepo" and "The Tillman Story" will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 30th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, November 2, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. </p> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111026.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111021.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111021.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate the year 1911 and its developmental contributions to motion pictures with a program of selected films in "A Century Ago: The Films of 1911, Heroes and Heroines" on Monday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy’s Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. </p> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111021.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111019.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111019.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — In September 2011, the Iranian government arrested six independent filmmakers for allegedly working with the BBC, on charges including espionage and treason. </p> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111019.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111018.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111018.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Seven writers have been selected as winners for the 26th annual Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Each writer (or writing team) will receive a $30,000 prize, the first installment of which will be distributed at a gala dinner in Beverly Hills on November 3.</p> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111018.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111017.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111017.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Michael B. Seligman has been named supervising producer of the 84th Academy Awards® telecast, marking his 35th year of association with the show, telecast producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer announced today. </p> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111017.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111013a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111013a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 84th Academy Awards® has been narrowed to eight films, of which three to five will earn Oscar® nominations. </p> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111013a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111013.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111013.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Sixty-three countries, including first-time entrant New Zealand, have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 84th Academy Awards® </p> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111013.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111011.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111011.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Oscar® -winning documentary short subject "Strangers No More" and the documentary feature "Precious Life" will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 30th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, October 19, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. </p> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111011.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111010a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111010a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Contemporary documentarians will explore the rapidly-changing landscape and increasing profile of documentary filmmaking in "The Rise of Nonfiction Movies," the latest installment of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' John Huston Lecture series, on Wednesday, October 26, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. </p> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111010a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111010.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111010.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Applications for press credentials for the 84th Academy Awards (February 26, 2012), as well as the Nominations Announcement (January 24, 2012) and the Nominees Luncheon (February 6, 2012) are NOW AVAILABLE online. </p> Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111010.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111007.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111007.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will kick off a weekend of home movie-related events on Saturday, October 15, at noon. </p> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111007.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111005.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111005.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Monday Nights with Oscar® screening series will celebrate the life and art of John Hubley. </p> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111005.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111004.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111004.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) have taken a step toward realizing a museum dedicated to motion pictures and the creation of a new and unique cultural center for the city of Los Angeles. </p> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20111004.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110929a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110929a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The lasting influence of Disney artist Mary Blair will be celebrated through an examination of her concept artwork for "Cinderella," "Alice in Wonderland" and "Peter Pan" in the 1950s during "Mary Blair's World of Color: A Centennial Tribute." </p> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110929a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110929.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110929.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Seven individual writers and three writing teams have been selected as finalists for the 26th annual Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. </p> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110929.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110928.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110928.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The 2010 Oscar® nominees "Sun Come Up" and "Waste Land" will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 30th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, October 5, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. </p> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110928.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110927a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110927a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will screen "Judgment at Nuremberg," in honor of the film's 50th anniversary, on Tuesday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. </p> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110927a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110927.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110927.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Monday, October 3, is the deadline to submit entries in the Live Action Short Film, Animated Short Film and Foreign Language Film categories to be considered for the 84th Academy Awards®. </p> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110927.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110921.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110921.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today issued regulations for how movies and achievements eligible for the 84th Academy Awards may be marketed to Academy members. The most notable change affects screening events that include filmmaker participation.</p> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110921.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110914.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110914.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Thursday, September 15, 5 p.m. is the deadline for filmmakers to submit documentary features to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for consideration for the 84th Academy Awards®. </p> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110914.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110912.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110912.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences will present the American re-premiere of the first three reels of "The White Shadow," the 1924 movie thought to be the earliest surviving feature film work of Alfred Hitchcock, on Thursday, September 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. </p> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110912.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110908.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110908.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Movie fans can soon vie for seats at the most glamorous spot on Hollywood Boulevard, Oscar's Red Carpet.</p> Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110908.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110907.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110907.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will kick off its 30th annual “Contemporary Documentaries” screening series with last year’s Oscar®-winning feature, “Inside Job,” and “Casino Jack and the United States of Money” on Wednesday, September 21, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Admission to all screenings in the series is free.</p> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110907.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110906.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110906.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Oscar® nominee Eddie Murphy, whose performing career spans movies, television and the stage, will host this year's Academy Awards show on Sunday, February 26, 2012, telecast producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer announced today. This will be Murphy's first hosting stint on the Oscars®</p> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110906.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110831.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110831.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has awarded a $50,000 grant to underwrite the 2011 Telluride Film Festival's Guest Director program, this year featuring musician Caetano Veloso.  Veloso has over 100 film and television credits, but may be best known to moviegoers for his performance of "Cucurrucucú Paloma" ("Cucurrucucu Dove") in Pedro Almodóvar's Academy Award®-winning film, "Talk to Her."</p> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110831.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110825.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110825.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Thursday, September 1, is the deadline for documentary filmmakers to submit short subject documentaries to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for consideration for the 84th Academy Awards®. </p> Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110825.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110823.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110823.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — More than 115 images shot on the sets of such films as "Raging Bull," "Munich," "You, Me & Dupree," "Rendition," "Salt" and "Superman Returns" will be on display in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' new exhibition, "Crew Call 2011: Celebrating the Crafts," opening Friday, September 9, in the Academy's Grand Lobby Gallery.</p> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110823.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110822.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110822.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Monday Nights with Oscar® will present "Giant" on Monday, September 12, at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York City. The evening will also feature actress Carroll Baker and historian Foster Hirsch in an onstage discussion about the making of "Giant" and working with George Stevens.</p> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110822.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110819.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110819.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Scientific and Technical Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that nine scientific and technical achievements have been selected for further awards consideration. </p> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110819.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110817.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110817.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences will celebrate the life and career of Malcolm McDowell with an onstage discussion and a 40th anniversary screening of a new digital restoration of "A Clockwork Orange" on Friday, September 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. The pre-screening discussion with McDowell will be led by Los Angeles Times writer Geoff Boucher.</p> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110817.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110810.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110810.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present "A Trip to the Moon" (1902) on Tuesday, September 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. This historic touchstone film by Georges Méliès will be screened in its original hand-colored version direct from its re-premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this May.</p> Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110810.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110805.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110805.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has selected five students to participate in a summer internship program designed to provide real-world experience to students interested in careers in motion picture computer graphics, archiving, sound, research and technology.</p> Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110805.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110804.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110804.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Brett Ratner and Don Mischer will produce the 84th Academy Awards telecast, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced today. This will be Ratner's first involvement with the Oscar show; Mischer will for the second year in a row serve as a producer and as the telecast director.</p> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 24:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110804.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110802b.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110802b.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted tonight to present Honorary Awards to actor James Earl Jones and makeup artist Dick Smith and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to philanthropist Oprah Winfrey. All three awards will be presented at the Academy's 3rd Annual Governors Awards dinner on Saturday, November 12, at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.</p> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110802b.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110802a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110802a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Tom Sherak was re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tonight (August 2) by the organization's Board of Governors. This will be his third consecutive one-year term in the office.</p> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110802a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110802.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110802.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The 1928 Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner "Four Sons" will be the final film screened at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "Summer of Silents" series on Monday, August 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. A 35mm print with the original Movietone score and sound effects will be screened courtesy of 20th Century Fox. The print was preserved by the Academy Film Archive.</p> Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110802.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110729.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110729.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Christina Kounelias has been named to the newly created post of Chief Marketing Officer for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, it was announced today by Academy CEO Dawn Hudson. Kounelias will assume her new role on August 1 and will report directly to Hudson. </p> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:30:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110729.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110727.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110727.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will screen a new print of "Thelma & Louise" in celebration of the film's 20th anniversary on Thursday, August 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. </p> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110727.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110726a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110726a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Monday Nights with Oscar® will showcase a new digital restoration of "Breakfast at Tiffany's," in celebration of the film's 50th anniversary, on Monday, August 8, at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York City. </p> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110726a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110726.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110726.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The 1927 Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner "7th Heaven" will be the next film screened in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ "Summer of Silents" series on Monday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. </p> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110726.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110719.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110719.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The 1926 Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner "Beau Geste" will be the next film screened in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ "Summer of Silents" series on Monday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.  </p> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110719.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110712a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110712a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Monday Nights with Oscar® series will celebrate summer’s proliferation of cultural festivals around the world with a screening of the 1967 Academy Award®-nominated documentary "Festival," on Monday, July 18, at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York City.  </p> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110712a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110712.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110712.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The 1925 Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner "The Big Parade," will be screened on Monday, July 18, as the next feature in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ "Summer of Silents" series. </p> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110712.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110711a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110711a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences& Margaret Herrick Library is partnering with the Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse theater chain to archive the company&s growing collection of original film posters designed by contemporary graphic artists. </p> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110711a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110711.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110711.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will explore the technology behind "Forbidden Planet" (1956) with a discussion and screening highlighting the production methods used to create the sci-fi classic on Saturday, July 16, at 7 p.m. at the Academy&s Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. </p> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110711.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110708.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110708.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Eight members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be traveling to Kenya and Rwanda for an educational and cultural exchange with African filmmakers, students and the local creative communities. </p> Fri, 8 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110708.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110705.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110705.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The 1923 Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner "The Covered Wagon" will be the next film screened in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences& "Summer of Silents" series on Monday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.  </p> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110705.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110629.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110629.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will showcase a new digital restoration of "Breakfast at Tiffany&s," in celebration of the film&s 50th anniversary, on Friday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. </p> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110629.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110627.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110627.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Margaret Herrick Library today launched its latest online research tool, the Production Art Database. </p> Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110627.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110624.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110624.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Cinematographer Richard P. Crudo, producer Gale Anne Hurd, composer David Newman and film editor Michael Tronick make up this year&s first-time electees to Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences& Board of Governors. </p> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110624.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110621.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110621.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The 1922 Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner "Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood," will be the next film screened at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences& "Summer of Silents" series on Monday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. </p> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110621.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110620.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110620.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Writer-director Phil Robinson will produce the 3rd Annual Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy President Tom Sherak announced today. </p> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110620.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110617.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110617.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 178 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. </p> Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110617.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110614a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110614a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted on Tuesday (6/14) to add a new twist to the 2011 Best Picture competition, and a new element of surprise to its annual nominations announcement.</p> Tue, 15 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110614a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110614.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110614.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The 1921 Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner "Tol'able David" (1921), Richard Barthelmess's breakout hit, will be the next film screened at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "Summer of Silents" series on Monday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.</p> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110614.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110613a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110613a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present "A Celebration of Cuban Film" on Wednesday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.  </p> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110613a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110613.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110613.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition has received a record 6,730 entries for 2011, including a first-time entry from Ecuador.  </p> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110613.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110610a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110610a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Oscar-winning producer Edward Zwick has been tapped to present at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 38th Annual Student Academy Awards ceremony on Saturday, June 11, at 6 p.m., at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.  </p> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110610a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110610.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110610.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present John Ford's "Upstream" (1927), one of 75 "lost" American films recently discovered in the New Zealand Film Archive, on Monday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York City.   </p> Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110610.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110609.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110609.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Jennifer Garner and Oscar-nominated animator John Musker have been tapped to present at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 38th Annual Student Academy Awards ceremony on Saturday, June 11, at 6 p.m., at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.</p> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110609.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110607.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110607.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Photoplay Magazine Medal of Honor winner "Humoresque" (1920) will kick off a summer-long screening series of silent films at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.</p> Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110607.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110531.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110531.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a 30th anniversary digital screening of "Raiders of the Lost Ark," with a special onstage discussion featuring key members of the film's crew, on Friday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.</p> Mon, 31 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110531.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110525.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110525.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate the career of Oscar®-winning writer and director Robert Benton on Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York City.  </p> Wed, 25 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110525.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110524.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110524.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has awarded 68 grants totaling more than $500,000 to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning throughout the United States as part of its annual Institutional and Internship Grants programs. </p> Tue, 24 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110524.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110523A.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110523A.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — "Facing Ali" and "Tyson" will screen as the final installment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 29th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, June 1, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Admission is free. </p> Mon, 23 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110523A.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110523.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110523.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will kick off its summer screening series, "Summer of Silents: Photoplay Award Winners of the Silent Era," on Monday, June 13, with a big-screen presentation of "Humoresque" (1920) with live musical accompaniment. </p> Mon, 23 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110523.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110519.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110519.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will explore "Cinematography in the Digital Age" on Tuesday, May 24, at 8 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. </p> Thu, 19 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110519.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110518.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110518.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — 12 students from nine U.S. colleges and universities and three students from outside the U.S. have been selected as winners in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 38th Annual Student Academy Awards competition. </p> Wed, 18 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110518.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110516.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110516.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — "Woman Rebel" and "Burma VJ" will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 29th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, May 25, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. </p> Mon, 16 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110516.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110511a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110511a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The hallmarks of great production design will be debated by production designers and set decorators in detail during the final installment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' series "Evolution or Revolution? Production Design in the 21st Century," on Monday, May 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. </p> Wed, 11 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110511a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110511.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110511.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — "¡Sí Cuba! SoCal," a multi-venue Southern California festival celebrating the culture of the island nation through art, dance, film, music and discussion, will kick off on Friday, May 13, and continue through Sunday, October 2, 2011. </p> Wed, 11 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110511.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110509a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110509a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Oscar®-winning director Martin Scorsese will inaugurate the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences& "Member Selects" evening with a screening of "The Bicycle Thief" (1948) on Monday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York City. </p> Mon, 09 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110509a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110509.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110509.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — "Lt. Watada" and "Sergio" will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 29th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, May 18, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Admission to all screenings in the series is free. </p> Mon, 09 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110509.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110504a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110504a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The collaborative work process between production designers and set decorators will be explored in detail during the third installment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' series "Evolution or Revolution? Production Design in the 21st Century," on Monday, May 9, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. </p> Wed, 04 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110504a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110504.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110504.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will premiere a restored print of "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis" in celebration of the film's 40th anniversary on Thursday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. </p> Wed, 04 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110504.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110503.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110503.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — One hundred twenty-five hand-silkscreened posters for Cuban-produced and international films, including "A Clockwork Orange," "The Shining," "The Bicycle Thief," "Z," "Strawberry and Chocolate" and "Fallen Gods," will be on display in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' new exhibition "Cuban Film Posters: From Havana to the World," beginning Friday, May 13, in the Academy's Grand Lobby Gallery. </p> Tue, 03 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110503.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110502a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110502a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — "Soundtrack for a Revolution" and "Every Little Step" will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 29th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood.  </p> Mon, 02 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110502a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110502.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110502.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — 33 students from 22 U.S. colleges and universities have been selected as finalists in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 38th Annual Student Academy Awards competition. </p> Mon, 02 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110502.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110426a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110426a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The most memorable film images as seen through the eyes of production designers and set decorators will be explored in detail during the second installment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' series "Evolution or Revolution? Production Design in the 21st Century," on Monday, May 2, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. </p> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110426a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110426.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110426.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The 84th Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, February 26, 2012, Academy President Tom Sherak announced today. </p> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110426.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110425a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110425a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Five finalists, selected from 52 entries from 32 countries, will advance in the Foreign Student Film category in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 38th Annual Student Academy Awards competition. </p> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110425a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110425.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110425.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The deadline to submit entries for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 26th annual Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition is Monday, May 2, 2011. </p> Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110425.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110419.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110419.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The differences between production design for animation and live action will be explored in detail during the first installment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' series "Evolution or Revolution? Production Design in the 21st Century," on Monday, April 25, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood.</p> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110419.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110418a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110418a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — "The Fence" and "Which Way Home" will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 29th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. </p> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110418a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110418.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110418.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — 52 entries from 32 countries, along with 523 entries from students representing 136 U.S. colleges and universities, are in competition for the 2011 Student Academy Awards. </p> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110418.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110414.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110414.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Whether it is the clamorous car chase from "The French Connection" or the claustrophobic, terrifying final scenes from "The Silence of the Lambs," sound plays an integral part in bringing films to life. </p> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110414.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110411.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110411.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate the work and career accomplishments of experimental filmmaker and optical effects artist Pat O'Neill on Thursday, April, 21, at 8 p.m. at the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. </p> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110411.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110408.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110408.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — "Rabbit à la Berlin" and "We Live in Public" will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 29th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Admission to all screenings in the series is free. </p> Fri, 8 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110408.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110407.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110407.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Board of Governors of the Motion Picture Academy voted on Thursday to establish a new executive structure for the organization, replacing retiring executive director Bruce Davis with former Film Independent head Dawn Hudson and long-time Academy executive Ric Robertson, who will become the organization's CEO and COO respectively. </p> Thu, 7 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110407.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110406.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110406.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will premiere a new digital restoration of "Bye Bye Birdie" on Wednesday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. </p> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110406.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110404a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110404a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — Actors Laura Dern, Morgan Freeman and singer Natalie Maines will join host Sharon Stone in honoring Oscar®-winner Gregory Peck (1916 - 2003) at the First Day of Issue ceremony for the Gregory Peck Commemorative Stamp. </p> Mon, 4 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110404a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110404.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110404.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The art and craft of production design will be explored in detail during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' four-evening seminar series "Evolution or Revolution? Production Design in the 21st Century." </p> Mon, 4 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110404.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110329.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110329.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — James M. Roberts, an executive of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 35 years and its Executive Director for the last 18 of those years, died March 28 in Rancho Bernardo of emphysema. He was 87. </p> Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110329.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110328.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110328.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences will celebrate the life and career of Sophia Loren with a gala evening of film clips and personal remarks from her friends and colleagues, concluding with an onstage conversation with the Oscar®-winning actress on Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 8 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. </p> Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110328.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110322.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110322.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — "Music by Prudence" and "Mugabe and the White African" will screen as the next installment in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 29th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" series on Wednesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Admission to all screenings in the series is free. </p> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110322.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110314.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110314.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences kicks off Part Two of its 29th annual "Contemporary Documentaries" screening series with "Food, Inc." and "Under Our Skin" on Wednesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. </p> Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110314.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110307a.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110307a.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is now accepting entries for the 2011 Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting competition. As many as five $30,000 fellowships will be awarded through the program in November. </p> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110307a.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110307.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110307.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The life and career of silent film star Gloria Swanson and camera movement in classic Hollywood cinema will be the topics explored by Cari Beauchamp and Patrick Keating, respectively, who have been named Academy Film Scholars by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. </p> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110307.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110302.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110302.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "Monday Nights with Oscar®" series will celebrate film noir with a screening of "White Heat" (1949) on Monday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York City. </p> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110302.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110226.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110226.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, today announced that Luz Pena and Philip Robibero from Hofstra University are the Grand Prize winners for the "Oscars Correspondent Contest." As part of their prize, they have earned a spot on the red carpet for the 83rd Academy Awards® arrivals tomorrow, February 27, and will have access to the backstage press rooms and the Governors Ball. Oscar® coverage from the winning team will be posted on mtvU.com and MTVNews.com the week of February 28.</p> Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110226.html http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110224b.html <p><a href="http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110224b.html"></a>Beverly Hills, CA — The ABC Television Network's contract to carry the annual Academy Awards presentations has been extended for six more years, though 2020, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' President Tom Sherak and Anne Sweeney, President of the Disney/ABC Television Group, announced today. </p> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:00:00 GMT http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110224b.html