Academy Awards

Cultural

Prizes given annually in Hollywood by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in film performance and production. The symbol (see also symbol) of the award is a small statue called an Oscar. The academy's top awards are for best picture, best director, best actor and actress, and best supporting actor and actress.

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Forman’s adaptation won eight Academy Awards, including best picture and best director.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

US actors Angelina Jolie, Jared Leto, Matt Damon and Jeff Bridges have all admitted to losing track of their gilded Academy Awards over the years.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“Mr. Nobody Against Putin” won the documentary feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards in March.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

This is Daniels’ first directing project since “EEAAO” swept the Academy Awards in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He dutifully took his seat in the auditorium, as though he were at the Academy Awards of chess, scanning the stage “wide-eyed with amazement,” as Nigro noted.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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