The Oscars are widely considered to be the most prestigious awards in the film industry. [4] The major award categories, known as the Academy Awards of Merit, [5] are presented during a live-televised Hollywood ceremony in February or March. It is the oldest worldwide entertainment awards ceremony. [1] The 1st Academy Awards were held in 1929. [6]

Official site of the Academy with history and general information on the Academy Awards, as well as photographs, events and screenings, and press releases.

Jan 23, 2025 · Nominations for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, with "Emilia Pérez," "A Complete Unknown" and "Conclave" at the top of the heap in nominations.

Jan 23, 2025 · The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday and it was a big morning for “Emilia Pérez,” “The Brutalist” and “Wicked.”

Mar 10, 2024 · Heading into the night, historical drama “ Oppenheimer ” led with 13 nominations, with “Poor Things” and Martin Scorsese drama “Killers of the Flower Moon” following with 11 and 10 nominations,...

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Since 1929, the Oscars have recognized excellence in cinematic achievements. For a complete list of nominees for the 97th Oscars, click here.

Jan 23, 2025 · The movies competing for the 97th Academy Awards. The ceremony will air on March 2.

Mar 10, 2024 · Check out a full list of winners from the 96th Academy Awards. Cillian Murphy accepts the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'Oppenheimer' onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards, in Hollywood, Mar. 10, 2024. Hollywood's biggest stars celebrated the best films from the past year at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday night.

Mar 10, 2024 · Oppenheimer was named best picture at the 2024 Oscars, which were were handed out Sunday. The film took a total of seven awards during the night: Christopher Nolan won best director, Cillian...