Academy Awards

Cultural  

1. 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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Ryan Coogler's runaway hit period horror film "Sinners" came in second with five nominations, setting the stage for a two-horse race to the Academy Awards in March.

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The 30-year-old has in the past made no secret of his ambitions to win multiple Academy Awards, and will now be the frontrunner for the ceremony on March 15.

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“Marty Supreme” is landing at an auspicious time for the craft of casting, which will be recognized at the Academy Awards for the first time in 2026 with a new category.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Anora,” a Cinderella story gone wrong, wins five total Academy Awards, including best picture.

From The Wall Street Journal

The decision will allow the Academy Awards to reach "the largest worldwide audience possible -- which will be beneficial for our Academy members and the film community," said Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor in a statement.

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