Recent Academy Awards® News

Jerry Lewis to receive Hersholt Humanitarian Award

Dec 10, 2008 – Lewis will receive honor at 81st Academy Awards.

15 docs continue journey towards Oscar

Nov 17, 2008 – Committee will whittle this down to five nominees.

Fourteen films vie for Animated Feature Oscar

Nov 10, 2008 – Field will narrow to maximum of three nominees.

Michael Seligman named Oscar’s supervising producer

Oct 28, 2008 – Producer has over 300 major events to his credit.

Roger Goodman named Oscar director

Oct 24, 2008 – TV veteran to helm Hollywood’s big night.

67 countries vying for Foreign Language Oscar

Oct 17, 2008 – Jordan is a first-time contender.

Oscar’s Documentary Short Subject field narrows to eight

Oct 08, 2008 – Field will result in 3 to 5 nominees.

Mark and Condon to produce 81st Oscars

Sep 24, 2008 – Dreamgirls team to work on 81st Academy Awards telecast.

Oscar fans can apply for bleacher seats

Sep 16, 2008 – Fans can enter for a chance to experience Hollywood’s biggest night.

Academy narrows list down for Scientific and Technical awards

Sep 05, 2008 – 8 achievements in running for Academy’s Scientific and Technical honors.