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The Academy Awards
Far from the eagerly anticipated and globally televised event it is today, the first Academy Awards ceremony took place out of the public eye during an Academy banquet at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Two hundred seventy people attended the May 16, 1929 dinner in the hotel's Blossom Room; guest tickets cost $5. And there was little suspense when the awards were presented that night, as the recipients had already been announced three months earlier. That all changed the following year, however, when the Academy kept the results secret until the ceremony but gave a list in advance to newspapers for publication at 11 p.m. on the night of the Awards. This policy continued until 1940 when, much to the Academy's surprise, the Los Angeles Times broke the embargo and published the names of the winners in its evening edition

Latest Articles About The Academy Awards on ABC

ABC's AMAs is Up in Viewers and Key Demos

by Caryn Robbins — November 21, 2011

Opposite fierce competition on the evening, including a high rated down-to-the-wire 'Sunday Night Football' contest (NY Giants-Philadelphia Eagles) and an NFL primetime overrun-boosted CBS, the '2011 American Music Awards' made ABC the dominant No. 1 non-sports network from 8:00-11:00 p.m. among Adu...

Billy Crystal to Step in as 2012 Oscars Host!

by Nicole Rosky — November 10, 2011

Following today'sannouncement that Brian Grazer wil be replacing former show producer Brett Ratner for the 2012 Academy Awards, it has just been announced that Broadway veteran Billy Crystal will take over as host. Crystal hosted the Academy Awards broadcast in 1990-1993, 1997, 1998, 2000, and 2004;...

The Muppets to Host the Oscars?

by Caryn Robbins — November 10, 2011

According to EWonline, a Facebook campaign has been launched to bring The Muppets, stars of the upcoming film to the podium to host the Academy Awards in February. ...

Ricky Gervais Offers to Replace Eddie Murphy as Oscar Host

by Caryn Robbins — November 10, 2011

According to the Hollywood Reporter, comedian Ricky Gervais has offered to take over the job of hosting the 2012 Academy Awards. As recently reported, Gervais is currently in talks with NBC to return as host of the 2012 Golden Globe Awards. ...

Cirque du Soleil's IRIS Previews at the Kodak Theater, Premieres 9/25

by BWW News Desk — September 25, 2011

Cirque du Soleil presents IRIS, a new major, resident production created exclusively for the Kodak Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center, home of the Academy Awards® with previews continuing now through the premiere September 25. Proudly presented by Sun Life Financial....

SCOTT NEVINS - One Night Stand Benefit Held For Spotlights Theater 9/9-10

by BWW News Desk — September 10, 2011

The Spotlighters Theatre will present Award Winning TV Personality and Comedian (known as the 'Hilarious Hottie' from TruTV's hit show 'The Smoking Gun Presents'), INSTINCT Magazine Cover guy and critically acclaimed live performer Scott Nevins as he returns to Baltimore to deliver his latest scanda...

SCOTT NEVINS - One Night Stand Benefit Held For Spotlights Theater 9/9-10

by BWW News Desk — September 09, 2011

The Spotlighters Theatre will present Award Winning TV Personality and Comedian (known as the 'Hilarious Hottie' from TruTV's hit show 'The Smoking Gun Presents'), INSTINCT Magazine Cover guy and critically acclaimed live performer Scott Nevins as he returns to Baltimore to deliver his latest scanda...

Scott Nevins to Appear at Spotlighters Theatre 9/9-10

by Gabrielle Sierra — September 01, 2011

The Spotlighters Theatre will present Award Winning TV Personality and Comedian (known as the 'Hilarious Hottie' from TruTV's hit show 'The Smoking Gun Presents'), INSTINCT Magazine Cover guy and critically acclaimed live performer Scott Nevins as he returns to Baltimore to deliver his latest scanda...

Cirque du Soleil's IRIS Previews at the Kodak Theater, Premieres 9/25

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 16, 2011

Cirque du Soleil presents IRIS, a new major, resident production created exclusively for the Kodak Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center, home of the Academy Awards® with previews continuing now through the premiere September 25. Proudly presented by Sun Life Financial....

SCOTT NEVINS - One Night Stand Benefit Held For Spotlights Theater 9/9-10

by Gabrielle Sierra — August 12, 2011

The Spotlighters Theatre will present Award Winning TV Personality and Comedian (known as the 'Hilarious Hottie' from TruTV's hit show 'The Smoking Gun Presents'), INSTINCT Magazine Cover guy and critically acclaimed live performer Scott Nevins as he returns to Baltimore to deliver his latest scanda...

The Academy's Production Art Database Goes Worldwide

by Gabrielle Sierra — June 28, 2011

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Margaret Herrick Library today launched its latest online research tool, the Production Art Database [http://collections.oscars.org/prodart/]. ...

ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Draws 2nd-Most-Watched Post-Oscar Telecast in 4 Years

by Kelsey Denette — February 28, 2011

On its sixth post-Oscar telecast, ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards' delivered 4.48 million Total Viewers and 1.75 million Adults 18-49, marking 'JKL's' 2nd most-watched post-Oscar telecast since 2007. Host Jimmy Kimmel welcomed two-time Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks and GRA...

New 'Oscar Backstage Pass' App for iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch Offers Insider's View

by BWW News Desk — February 27, 2011

iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users can get the ultimate insider's view of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards(R) with the new Oscar Backstage Pass App, now available on the App Store. The Oscar Backstage Pass app, a collaborative effort between the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Disney/AB...

Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer to Produce 83rd Academy Awards Telecast

by BWW News Desk — February 27, 2011

Academy Award®-winning producer Bruce Cohen and acclaimed television producer/director Don Mischer will produce the 83rd Academy Awards telecast, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced this evening. Mischer will also serve as the telecast's director....

Steve Bass Signs on as Production Designer for Oscar Telecast

by BWW News Desk — February 27, 2011

Steve Bass will serve as production designer for the 83rd Academy Awards® presentation, Oscar telecast producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer announced. This will be the first time the Emmy®-winning production designer has worked on the Oscar telecast....

ABC and Academy Extend Oscar Telecast Agreement

by Kelsey Denette — February 24, 2011

The ABC Television Network's contract to carry the annual Academy Awards presentations has been extended for six more years, though 2020, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' President Tom Sherak and Anne Sweeney, President of the Disney/ABC Television Group, announced today....



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