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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to actor Glenn Close, animator Floyd Norman and director Ridley Scott, and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler. The Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 17th Governors Awards event on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood, in partnership with Rolex.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the 10th year of its Academy Gold Rising internship enhancement program, an eight-week summer educational and networking initiative that helps college seniors, recent graduates and early career professionals acquire the knowledge, skills and connections to achieve careers in the film industry. Through internships with the Academy and partner companies, Gold Rising offers unprecedented industry access, connecting participants with valuable work experiences within film, technology, production and digital media. Upon completing the program, each Gold Rising participant will be paired with an Academy member for an eight-month mentorship. 

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today its partners for the 2026-2027 Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, an international talent development program that supports non-professional screenwriters. There are 55 partners, an increase of 15 partners from the 2025-2026 Nicholl program, spanning global universities, screenwriting labs, film festivals and filmmaker programs. New partners include the University of Southern California, Carnegie Mellon University, Morehouse College, The Writers Lab, Austin Film Festival, Storyhouse Dublin Screenwriting Festival and more. The program’s public submissions partners are The Black List, which returns for a second year, and the newly added Writers Guild Foundation. 

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today a new global award that celebrates moviegoing and the great tradition of the theatrical experience. The Academy Marquee Theater List is designed to recognize the most remarkable movie theaters around the world and honor the very best in exhibition. The Academy will recognize theaters that provide exceptional audience experiences, preserve cinematic history and serve as cultural anchors in their communities. 

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that the presentation ceremony for the 53rd Student Academy Awards® (SAA) will be held at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) inside TIFF Lightbox on Monday, September 14, 2026, in partnership with Rolex.

For a third consecutive year, Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars® broadcast, and Emmy Award-winning live television event producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan return as the show’s executive producers for the fourth consecutive year, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor announced today. Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return as producers for a third time, and Sweeney will also serve as a writer. The 99th Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved awards rules, inclusion standards and campaign promotional regulations for the 99th Academy Awards®.

Actor, producer and singer Sofia Carson will host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards presentation on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. During the evening, she will present 15 achievements, which were previously announced in February.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the 99th Oscars® will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, and the 100th Oscars® will take place on Sunday, March 5, 2028. The shows will air live at 7 p.m. EST / 4 p.m. PST on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and AEG announce a landmark multi-year partnership that includes L.A. LIVE becoming the new home of the Oscars®, beginning with the 101st Oscars ceremony in 2029 and continuing through 2039. The Oscars ceremony will be held in the venue currently known as Peacock Theater.