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Oscars producers 2019

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the 2022 Oscars® show date and confirmed the 2021 date

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David Lynch

The Academy announced today that its Board of Governors voted (Saturday, June 1) to present Honorary Awards to David Lynch, Wes Studi and Lina Wertmüller, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Geena Davis.  The four Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 11th Annual Governors Awards on Sunday, October 27, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center®.

Allyson Nadia Field and Mindy Johnson have been named 2019 Academy Film Scholars by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.  Their respective book projects explore the impact of minstrelsy on early American film and the vital accomplishments of women in the formation of early animation.  The Academy’s Educational Grants Committee will award Field and Johnson each $25,000 on the basis of their proposals.

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Press News

The Academy Board of Governors has confirmed the appointment of three new governors-at-large, DeVon Franklin (Executives Branch), Rodrigo García (Directors Branch) and Janet Yang (Producers Branch).

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The Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the 47 recipients of its 2019 FilmCraft and FilmWatch grants.

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Oscars producers 2019

The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved Oscars® rules for the 92nd Academy Awards.

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Academy Museum Press Event

Amy Homma Joins Museum as First Director of Education and Public Engagement

The Academy is now accepting entries for its 2019 Student Academy Awards® competition.  All Student Academy Award® winners become eligible for Oscars® consideration.  The entry deadline for submissions is June 1, 2019.

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Academy Color Encoding System

Academy Color Encoding System welcomes creator of Avid Media Composer nonlinear editing system as inaugural member of Editorial Finishing logo product category

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Oscars producers 2019

Highly recognized talents from various walks of life, will introduce the eight Best Picture nominees on Oscar Sunday, February 24, announced show producer Donna Gigliotti and co-producer and director Glenn Weiss. The Oscars air live on the ABC Television Network, and is broadcast in more than 225 countries and territories.