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Villa Albertine's Innovative Residency Welcomes 70+ New Artists and Creators To Their 2023 Cohort
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2022

Villa Albertine, a cultural institution established by the French Government to deepen cultural connections between France and the US, announced the 2023 cohort of artists, researchers, and cultural professionals selected for its groundbreaking residency program.

Bill Kramer Named CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2022

Kramer will lead the global membership, the Oscars, the institution’s education and emerging talent initiatives, the Academy’s extensive collections housed in the Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, and the Academy Museum and its ongoing calendar of exhibitions, screenings, educational and public programs, and retail operations.

The Academy Announces Lineup for Third Annual Global Movie Day
by Michael Major - Feb 11, 2022

Featured across the Academy’s social channels will be exclusive content from Zazie Beetz, Halle Berry, Cher, Jon M. Chu, Ariana DeBose, Ali Fazal, Danny Glover, Eiza González, Tom Hanks, Aldis Hodge, Scarlett Johansson, Marlee Matlin, Matthew McConaughey, Michelle Rodriguez, J.K. Simmons, Amandla Stenberg, Diane Warren, nd Reese Witherspoon. 

The Academy Names Jennifer Davidson Chief Communications Officer
by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2021

Davidson has served as Executive Vice President, Communications since joining the Academy staff in March 2020. In this expanded role, she will continue to oversee publicity and corporate communications campaigns, including the Oscars and internal membership communications campaigns, including the Oscars.

Will Packer to Produce the 2022 Academy Awards Ceremony
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2021

Emmy®-nominated producer Will Packer will produce the 94th Oscars®, Academy President David Rubin announced today.  It will be his first involvement with the Oscars, which will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

Eva Longoria & Sid Ganis Appointed to Academy Museum Board of Trustees
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jun 28, 2021

As the governing body of the Academy Museum, the Board leads the museum toward a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies in addition to securing adequate resources to advance the museum’s mission.

Academy Announces Changes for New Membership Class
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 27, 2021

Ahead of this change, the Academy’s Board of Governors voted on branch-specific guidelines to be applied in determining this year’s new membership invitees.  Oscar® winners and nominees will be considered without limitation by applicable branches.    

Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh to Produce the 93rd OSCARS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 8, 2020

Emmy®-nominated producer Jesse Collins, Oscar®-nominated producer Stacey Sher and Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh will produce the 93rd Oscars®, Academy President David Rubin announced today.

The Oscars Will Hold In-Person Ceremony in 2021
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2020

Representatives from The Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences and ABC have confirmed that an in-person Oscars telecast will be held in 2021. 

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Appoints Six New Trustees, Including Ryan Murphy
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 9, 2020

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced the addition of six new members to its Board of Trustees: Patricia S. Bellinger, Arnaud Boetsch, Olivier de Givenchy, Ray Halbritter, Ryan Murphy, and Regina K. Scully.

2021 OSCARS Postponed Two Months
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 15, 2020

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that the 93rd Academy Awards telecast has been postponed until April 25, 2021. According to Variety, the ceremony has been postponed two months. 

The Academy Announces Inclusion Standards For the 2021 Oscars
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2020

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the next phase of its equity and inclusion initiative, Academy Aperture 2025.

Academy Donates $6 Million to The Actors Fund, Motion Picture & Television Fund, and the Academy Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2020

According to Variety, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences donated $6 million to support motion picture employees and their families financially affected by the current health crisis. The donation will also provide aid to institutions focused on supporting diverse filmmakers. 

Diane von Furstenberg, Ava DuVernay, Tessa Thompson & More Host Annual Oscars Luncheon to Celebrate Women Nominees
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 6, 2020

Diane von Furstenberg and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures co-presented the sixth annual luncheon to honor the women nominees of the 92nd Academy Awards. The luncheon took place at Diane von Furstenberg's private Los Angeles residence, hosted by Ava DuVernay, Tessa Thompson* and Dawn Hudson*.

Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie Allain to Produce The 92nd Oscars
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 16, 2019

Oscar-nominated producer Lynette Howell Taylor and producer Stephanie Allain will produce the 92ndOscars, Academy President David Rubin announced today. It will be their first involvement with the Oscars, which airs live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020.

Awkwafina, Chris Evans, Tina Fey Among First Round of Presenters for THE OSCARS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 4, 2019

The first round of Oscars 2019 presenters was announced this morning by Oscars 2019 producer Donna Gigliotti and co-producer and director Glenn Weiss. To help honor the incredible slate of Oscars 2019 nominees​​​​​​​—from blockbusters to independent films—and embrace the diversity of the global movie-going audience, 13 stars were added to the list of presenters. Awkwafina, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg, Brie Larson, Jennifer Lopez, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Amandla Stenberg, Charlize Theron, Tessa Thompson, and Constance Wu will be taking the Oscar stage as presenters LIVE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 24 8e|5p on ABC. In addition, it was announced that Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic will perform during the Oscars 2019 'In Memoriam' segment.

Donna Gigliotti to Produce the 91st Oscars, and Glenn Weiss to Co-Produce and Direct 'The Oscars'
by Tori Hartshorn - Oct 22, 2018

Oscar-winning producer Donna Gigliotti will produce the 91 st Oscars, and Emmy ® -winning director Glenn Weiss will co-produce and direct the show, Academy President John Bailey announced today. The Oscars will air live on The ABC Television Network and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019.

The Academy Launches a Women's Initiative
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 4, 2018

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in partnership with E! Entertainment and Swarovski, announced today the launch of Action: The Academy Women's Initiative, comprised of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women, the Academy Directory and annual events, all designed to create opportunities for female filmmakers to connect, share their stories and celebrate inclusion. This year's events will take place on October 15 in London and October 30 in Los Angeles, and will see the announcement of the first two recipients of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women. Action is an extension of the Academy's A2020 initiative, which seeks to support inclusion and increase representation within the Academy and the greater film community.

The Academy Postpones Addition of 'Popular' Oscar Category
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 6, 2018

While remaining committed to celebrating a wide spectrum of movies, the Academy announced today that it will not present the new Oscars category at the upcoming 91st awards. The Academy recognized that implementing any new award nine months into the year creates challenges for films that have already been released.  The Board of Governors continues to be actively engaged in discussions, and will examine and seek additional input regarding this category. 

Photo Flash: NYC & Company Foundation's 17th Annual Visionaries & Voices Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2017

Last night, the NYC & Company Foundation held its 17th annual Visionaries & Voices Gala at the new Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.