"The Oscar"
The Academy Awards (popularly known as the Oscars) are accolades presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)[1] to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is one of the most prominent award ceremonies in the world.
The 1st Academy Awards ceremony was held on Thursday, May 16, 1929, at the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood to honor outstanding film achievements of 1927 and 1928. It was hosted by actor Douglas Fairbanks and director William C. deMille. The 82nd Academy Awards, honoring the best in film for 2009, was held on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, with actors Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin hosting the ceremony.
Red Carpet
This is an elaborate extravaganza, with the invited guests walking up the red carpet in the creations of the most prominent fashion designers of the day.
Some of them are:
Elizabeth Banks wearing a Versace gown.
Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith (Beard must go! xD)
Kathy Bates (Cute =D)
Kathryn Bigelow
Sarah Jessica Parker wearing a Chanel Couture gown, with husband Matthew Broderick in a Tom Ford tuxedo.
Jeff Bridges, nominated for Best Actor for Crazy Heart, wearing a Gucci tuxedo, with wife Susan Geston wearing Monique Lhullier
Sandra Bullock, nominated for Best Actress for The Blind Side, in a velvet Marchesa gown
Gerard Butler (Gorgeous =D)
James Cameron, nominated for achievements in Directing and Editing, and for best picture, for Avatar, with wive Suzy Amis
Mariah Carey, star of Precious, wearing a navy Valentino gown, with husband Nick Cannon.
George Clooney, nominated for Best Actor for Up in the Air, with Elisabetta Canalis wearing a long red Roberto Cavalli gown
Miley Cyrus wearing a Jenny Packham gown
Matt Damon, nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Invictus, with wife Luciana Barroso wearing a Salvatore Ferragamo gown
Lee Daniels, nominated for Best Director for Precious, and his 14-year-old daughter Clara.
Presenter Cameron Diaz wearing an Oscar de la Renta gown
Zac Efron
Vera Farmiga, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Up in the Air, wearing a red Marchesa gown
Tina Fey, wearing a black Michael Kors gown
Colin Firth
Morgan Freeman, nominated for Best Actor for Invictus, with daughter Morgana Freeman and producer Lori McCreary
Taylor Lautner
Jennifer Lopez wearing Armani Privé
Winners and Nominations
The Hurt Locker.
6 Wins: Best Picture, Director (Kathryn Bigelow), Film Editing, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing and Original Screenplay.
Avatar
3 Wins: Best Art Direction, Cinematography and Visual Effects.
Precious
2 Wins: Best Adapted Screenplay and Actress in a Supporting Role (Mo'Nique).
Up
2 Wins: Best Animated Feature Film and Original Score
The Blind Side
1 Win: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Sandra Bullock).
Inglourious Basterds
1 Win: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Christoph Waltz).
Up In The Air
6 Nominations (No Wins): Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role (George Clooney), Actress in a Supporting Role (Vera Farmiga), Actress in a Supporting Role (Anna Kendrick), Director (Jason Reitman), and Adapted Screenplay.
District 9
4 Nominations (No Wins): Best Picture, Film Editing, Visual Effects, and Adapted Screenplay.
An Education
3 Nominations (No Wins): Best Picture, Actress in a Leading Role (Carey Mulligan), and Adapted Screenplay.
A Serious Man
2 Nominations (No Wins): Best Picture and Original Screenplay
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