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In Case you Missed it: Shawshank, Bond and Jared's Dress

Posted Friday, November 21, 2014 - 16:15

Every day we post a lot on our social channels. Here are a few things you might have missed.THE SHAWSHANK CAST AND CREW REUNITED AT THE ACADEMYActors Morgan Freeman and Tim Robins joined writer-director Frank Darabont on stage and answered questions to celebrate The Shawshank Redemption's 20th anniversary. In the audience was the largest contingent of a film's cast and crew we've ever hosted (pictured, above). Click here and scroll to the bottom for <a href="/events/shawshank-redemption" data-…

What Movies Mean To iMDB Founder Col Needham

Posted Friday, November 21, 2014 - 13:00

Col Needham has seen over 8,600 movies. How is he so sure? Because he has voted on that many films on The Internet Movie Database, a site he launched in 1990.

10 Live Action Shorts Advance in 2014 Oscar Race

Posted Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 12:30

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 live action short films will advance in the voting process for the 87th Academy Awards®. One hundred forty-one pictures had originally qualified in the category.

Stephen King Looks Back at "The Shawshank Redemption"

By Stephen King

Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2014 - 10:00

The 20th anniversary of a contemporary classic

ACADEMY’S DECEMBER PROGRAMS CONNECT DESIGNERS AND DIRECTORS, HOLLYWOOD AND BERLIN

Posted Monday, November 17, 2014 - 12:45

The Academy spotlights three partnerships from Hollywood’s Golden Age in The Perfect Match: Hollywood Costume Collaborations during the month of December.

Costume designers Bart and Kurt describe how they discovered the right styles for "Dallas Buyers Club"

Posted Monday, November 17, 2014 - 10:00

Costume designers Bart and Kurt explain how they put together the looks for Oscar-winners Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto.

87th Oscars® Production Team Announced

Posted Friday, November 14, 2014 - 10:30

Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron today announced 13 key members of the production team for the 87th Academy Awards®, which will air live on Oscar® Sunday, February 22, 2015, on ABC.

In case you missed it: A speech, a salad, and a Stewart

Posted Friday, November 14, 2014 - 11:45

A weekly roundup of social feedback from around the web regarding Oscar content

Official Screen Credits Forms Due December 3 For 2014 Oscars®

Posted Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 10:30

Wednesday, December 3, is the deadline to submit Official Screen Credits (OSC) forms to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 87th Academy Awards® consideration.

A Moment That Changed Five Screenwriters' Lives

Posted Thursday, November 13, 2014 - 12:00

An all-star group of Hollywood moviemakers huddled around a speakerphone in the Academy’s headquarters on an impossibly sunny day, poised to change the lives of several people around the world.