Academy Awards® News Archive for Jan 2002

Robert Redford to receive honorary Academy Award

Jan 25, 2002 – Actor/Sundance founder to be honored as an inspiration to independent filmmakers.

Arthur Hiller to Receive Hersholt Humanitarian Award

Jan 25, 2002 – Canadian-born director to get honored at 74th Oscars®.

Sidney Poitier voted honorary Academy Award

Jan 23, 2002 – Legendary actor to get special Oscar®

Academy Announces Films in Competition for Best Achievement in Makeup

Jan 22, 2002 – Next step: committee will decide nominees.

Academy Presents Bonner Medal to Ray Feeney

Jan 16, 2002 – Feeney to be honored for his pioneering efforts to improve visual effects in the motion picture industry.

They’re all lookers

Jan 11, 2002 – Academy announces eight films in competition for Visual Effects Oscar®

Did you hear that?

Jan 10, 2002 – Seven films to be considered by the Academy for sound editing nods.

21 Scientific and Technical Achievements Receive Academy Awards

Jan 07, 2002 – Academy tips their hat to the people who make the magic possible.

Whoopi Goldberg to host Oscars

Jan 07, 2002 – She’ll be the first host in new home.

248 feature films eligible for 2002 Oscar® consideration

Jan 06, 2002 – Nominations ballots will be mailed Tuesday.