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Five first-time governors have been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors. In addition, eight incumbents have been reelected and four previous governors are returning to the Board.

 

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Academy Museum
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that it has received a $7 million gift from Dolby Laboratories to provide cutting-edge audiovisual technology in the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' movie theaters. Additionally, the Dolby family has made a $5 million gift to the Academy Museum's capital campaign. In recognition of this gift, the Academy will name the Museum's rooftop terrace the Dolby Family Terrace.  

 

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"It Happened One Night"
 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present the world premiere of the newly restored 1934 Best Picture winner "It Happened One Night," a digital restoration in 4K by Sony Pictures Entertainment at Colorworks.

 

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Movies In Brain
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present "Movies in Your Brain: The Science of Cinematic Perception," a two-night event on Tuesday, July 29, and Wednesday, July 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood.

 

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Hollywood Costumes
 This fall the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present the final showing of the groundbreaking multimedia exhibition Hollywood Costume in the historic Wilshire May Company building, the future location of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

 

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The 86th Academy Awards
 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced category submission deadlines for 87th Academy Awards® consideration.

 

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The 86th Academy Awards
 The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved rules for the 87th Academy Awards® at their most recent Board meeting. For the complete rules for the 87th Academy Awards, visit oscars.org/rules.

 

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Behind the Score
The Academy Steps Behind the Score with Composers Gustavo Dudamel, Gustavo Santaolalla and John Williams

 

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 271 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy's membership in 2014.

 

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated regulations for how companies and individuals may market movies and achievements eligible for the 87th Academy Awards® to Academy members.  The most significant changes affect the Music category.