Tom Sherak

It’s been seven million, eight hundred eighty-four thousand minutes (and many seasons of love) since RENT was released in theaters 15 years ago! 

The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation announced today that Donna Langley, Chairman of Universal Pictures, will receive the 2016 Pioneer of the Year honor on April 13 th at CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

'I first met Tom Sherak when I was a student at UCLA. Tom taught a course called 'Distribution 101.' I was fortunate enough to not only have him as my teacher, but for him to become my mentor. That first class led to what would become a lifelong friendship and an incredible source of personal encouragement and strength for me. I always knew that no matter what the issue or how seemingly unsurmountable the problem, Tom would be there to guide me. I deeply mourn his loss, but more importantly, celebrate his life.

The Fulfillment Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Los Angeles students overcome obstacles to achieve a college education, will honor Chris Meledandri, Founder and CEO of Illumination Entertainment at this year' STARS 2013 Benefit Gala.

Three-Term President of the Motion Picture Academy Tom Sherak, penned a farewell letter to his fellow Academy members. Sherak began his term in 2009 and will leave the post tonight upon the election of a new President. Sherak's farewell, sent via email, follows.

Disney Media Distribution and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have extended their agreement for DMD to distribute the annual Academy Awards(R) telecast internationally through 2020, Tom Sherak, Academy president and Anne Sweeney, president of the Disney/ABC Television Group, announced. The previous agreement had been set to expire in 2014.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Academy Awards ceremony will remain in Hollywood for the next 20 years. The Academy and the owner of the Kodak Theater have reached an agreement to ensure that the telecast will be broadcast live from Hollywood for the next two decades.

The 84th Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, February 26, 2012, Academy President Tom Sherak announced today.

Tony Bennett will perform at the Governors Ball, the celebration that will follow the 84th Academy Awards® presentation on Oscar Sunday, February 26, Academy President Tom Sherak announced today.

Tony Bennett will perform at the Governors Ball, the celebration that will follow the 84th Academy Awards® presentation on Oscar Sunday, February 26, Academy President Tom Sherak announced today.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen and directed by John Turturro, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012 following a total of 153 performances including 35 previews and 118 regular performances.

As reported on EWOnline.com, 'Hunger Games' star Jennifer Lawrence will join Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to announce the nominations for the upcoming Academy Awards.

As reported on EWOnline.com, 'Hunger Games' star Jennifer Lawrence will join Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to announce the nominations for the upcoming Academy Awards.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING, three one-act comedies by the prolific writing trio of Ethan Coen, Elaine May and Woody Allen and directed by John Turturro, will play its final performance on Sunday, January 29, 2012 following a total of 153 performances including 35 previews and 118 regular performances.

Tune in to watch RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas on NBC's "The Today Show" on Monday morning, January 2, in the 8:00am half hour to discuss her critically acclaimed return to Broadway.

RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas is set to visit WNBC's "New York Live" tomorrow, Thursday, December 22 in the 3:00pm half hour to discuss her critically acclaimed return to Broadway.

Tune in to watch RELATIVELY SPEAKING star Marlo Thomas and Greg Kelly visit Fox 5 "Good Day New York" hosts Rosanna Scotto on Tuesday, December 20 in the 9:00am half hour to discuss her critically acclaimed return to Broadway.