The Academy announced today that its Board of Governors voted (Saturday, June 1) to present Honorary Awards to David Lynch, Wes Studi and Lina Wertmüller, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Geena Davis.  The four Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 11th Annual Governors Awards on Sunday, October 27, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.

The Academy Board of Governors has confirmed the appointment of three new governors-at-large, DeVon Franklin (Executives Branch), Rodrigo García (Directors Branch) and Janet Yang (Producers Branch). They will each serve a three-year term, beginning July 1. This furthers the Academy’s A2020 initiative, which seeks to support inclusion and increase representation within its membership and the greater film community.

Academy Announces 2019-20 FilmCraft and
FilmWatch Grant Recipients

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM AWARD RENAMED
“INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM AWARD”

The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved Oscars rules for the 92nd Academy Awards.  Notable changes and updates are as follows:

Amy Homma Joins Museum as First Director of Education and Public Engagement

Chef José Andrés, Dana Carvey, Queen Latifah,
Congressman John Lewis, Diego Luna, Tom Morello,
Mike Myers, Trevor Noah, Amandla Stenberg,
Barbra Streisand and Serena Williams

Los Angeles, CA - Highly recognized talents from various walks of life, will introduce the eight Best Picture nominees on Oscar Sunday, February 24, announced show producer Donna Gigliotti and co-producer and director Glenn Weiss. The Oscars air live on the ABC Television Network, and is broadcast in more than 225 countries and territories.

Elsie Fisher, Danai Gurira, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Keaton,
Helen Mirren, John Mulaney, Tyler Perry, Pharrell Williams, Krysten Ritter,
Paul Rudd and Michelle Yeoh

Stars continue to line up to present on the Oscars® - the year’s most-watched, live entertainment event - on Sunday, February 24, announced show producer Donna Gigliotti and co-producer and director Glenn Weiss. The Oscars air live on the ABC Television Network, and is broadcast in more than 225 countries and territories.

THE ACADEMY CELEBRATES OSCAR NIGHT® IN NEW YORK AND LONDON

NEW YORK, NY—The Academy will once again host live Oscar® viewing parties in New York and London for its members and invited film industry guests on Oscar Sunday, February 24, 2019. The Oscars® will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

Javier Bardem, Angela Bassett, Chadwick Boseman, Emilia Clarke,
Laura Dern, Samuel L. Jackson, Stephan James, Keegan-Michael Key,
KiKi Layne, James McAvoy, Melissa McCarthy,
Jason Momoa and Sarah Paulson

Academy governor Lois Burwell, event producer Cheryl Cecchetto and master chef Wolfgang Puck will team to create this year’s Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official post-Oscars® celebration, which will immediately follow the 91st Oscars ceremony on Sunday, February 24.  The Ball’s 1,500 invited guests include Oscar® winners and nominees, show presenters and other telecast participants.