Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Americannoun
Pronunciation
The long official name of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is commonly shortened to simply the Academy or to the abbreviation AMPAS. Some speakers pronounce the abbreviation . However, this shorter pronunciation appears to be rare.
Etymology
Origin of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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It being passed over for a best picture Oscars nomination was one of the reasons the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences opened the category to 10 nominees instead of five the following year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in film production, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is drawing a clearer line around it.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has clarified that only acting and writing for films done by humans will be considered eligible to win an Oscar.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it would consider streaming films with releases previously scheduled before the pandemic, many studios pursued the latter option.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026
And it isn't because of reforms made to make the voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences more diverse.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
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