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Idea
"The idea of presenting awards was considered but not immediately pursued, because the academy was preoccupied with its role in labour problems, its efforts to improve the tarnished image of the film industry, and its function as a clearinghouse for the exchange of ideas about production procedures and new technologies." -
the unexpected
"No one at that time suspected that the short ceremony would become the cornerstone of the world's most important film prize. Today, the gala is a global media event that takes place every year at the end of February or beginning of March. Millions of people tune into the show via TV and internet to see who will win a golden statuette. " -
The First Oscars
"No broadcast. A mere 270 guests. The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in Hollywood on May 16, 1929. The name Oscar was not used for another few years. Emil Jannings was the first Best Actor and Janet Gaynor Best Actress.No broadcast. A mere 270 guests. The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in Hollywood on May 16, 1929. The name Oscar was not used for another few years. Emil Jannings was the first Best Actor and Janet Gaynor Best Actress." -
second annual awards
"By the time of the second annual awards ceremony, on April 3, 1930 (honouring films from the second half of 1928 and from 1929), the number of categories was reduced to seven, and the two major film awards were collapsed into one, called best picture." -
Aired on TV
"The Academy Awards were first televised in the United States in 1953, and since 1969 they have been broadcast internationally. By the late 20th century, the ceremony had become a major happening, viewed by millions." -
Snow White
"It’s been almost 30 years since that Oscars ceremony, and it’s still considered the biggest disaster in the award show’s history. Snow White’s entrance was followed by a grueling 12-minute musical number with dancing tables and chairs, Rob Lowe singing “Proud Mary,” and lots of other things that made the audience visibly want to die." -
91st oscars
"91st Oscars Production Team Welcomes New Faces, Includes Veterans Lighting designer Robert Dickinson marks his 30th Oscars telecast Producers Donna Gigliotti and Glenn Weiss today announced 11 key members of the production team for the 91st Oscars" -
Oscar's Controversy
A lot of people are trying to boycott the Oscars because they have took out cinematography. Kevin Hart a while back had posted some tweets and people have took an offense to them. Then Kevin Hart had gotten nominated to host the Oscars then all the tweets resurfaced this year. When he had apologized 10 years ago. -
The letter
"The letter calls the Academy's decision "nothing less than an insult to those of us who have devoted our lives and passions to our chosen profession. … The vocal response from our peers and the immediate backlash from industry leaders over the Academy’s decision makes it clear that it’s not too late to have this decision reversed." -
Academy awards
"Winners are chosen from the following 24 categories: best picture, actor, actress, supporting actor, supporting actress, directing, original screenplay, adapted screenplay, cinematography, production design, editing, original score, original song, costume design, makeup and hairstyling, sound mixing, sound editing, visual effects, foreign-language film, animated feature film, animated short, live-action short, documentary feature, and documentary short."
