Recent Academy Awards® News

20 animated features prepare for Oscar race

Nov 11, 2009 – Up to five nominees will now be selected.

Martin and Baldwin to host Oscars

Nov 03, 2009 – Pair to strut their stuff on March 7th.

Governors Awards presenters to include Demme, Douglas, Huston and Tarantino

Oct 29, 2009 – Foursome to present at inaugural Governors Awards on November 14th.

65 countries to vy for Foreign Language Oscar

Oct 15, 2009 – Nominations in category will be announced on February 2nd.

Eight short docs make Oscar shortlist

Oct 09, 2009 – Now three to five nominees will be selected.

Academy’s inaugural Governors Awards to honor Bacall, Calley, Corman and Willis

Sep 10, 2009 – Event will be held on November 14th.

Wanna be an Oscar bleacher creature?

Sep 10, 2009 – Academy offers fans a chance at bleacher seats.

11 scientific achievements vy for 82nd Oscars

Sep 04, 2009 – Scientific and Technical Awards will be presented on February 20th, 2010.

Academy introduces preferential voting for Best Picture

Aug 31, 2009 – First time system has been used since 1945’s ceremony.

82nd Oscars to feature 10 Best Picture nominees

Jun 24, 2009 – Academy votes to expand field for the first time since 1943.