Academy President Sid Ganis announces the Academy Awards are doubling the number of best-picture nominees from five to 10, during a news conference in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

Academy President Sid Ganis announces the Academy Awards are doubling the number of best-picture nominees from five to 10, during a news conference in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

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  5. Large Oscar statues are seen before getting a fresh coat of paint by scenic artists near Los Angeles October 19, 2009, in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  6. Scenic artist Gayle Etcheverry sprays a fresh coat of paint on a large Oscar statue near Los Angeles October 19, 2009 in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  7. Scenic artist Gayle Etcheverry sands a large Oscar statue before applying a fresh coat of paint on it, near Los Angeles October 19, 2009 in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.
  8. Scenic artist Dena D'Angelo sprays a fresh coat of paint on a large Oscar statue near Los Angeles October 19, 2009 in preparation for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Governors Awards in November 2009 and the 82nd Academy Awards in March 2010.

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