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The Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars, are awards presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) 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 film award ceremonies... Full Article

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Signage for the Kodak Theatre in the Hollywood & Highland shopping complex, site of the 84th annual Academy Awards, is pictured in Hollywood February 20, 2012. The Eastman Kodak Co. obtained approval of a bankruptcy court February 15, 2012 to end its sponsorship deal with the Hollywood...
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  1. Signage for the Kodak Theatre in the Hollywood & Highland shopping complex, site of the 84th annual Academy Awards, is pictured in Hollywood February 20, 2012. The Eastman Kodak Co. obtained approval of a bankruptcy court February 15, 2012 to end its sponsorship deal with the Hollywood... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 23 hours ago

    Signage for the Kodak Theatre in the Hollywood & Highland shopping complex, site of the 84th annual Academy Awards, is pictured in Hollywood February 20, 2012. The Eastman Kodak Co. obtained approval of a bankruptcy court February 15, 2012 to end its sponsorship deal with the Hollywood...

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  2. A person looks out from a balcony area of the Kodak Theatre in the Hollywood & Highland shopping complex, site of the 84th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood,California February 20, 2012. The Eastman Kodak Co. obtained approval of a bankruptcy court Febraury 15, 2012 to end its... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 day ago

    A person looks out from a balcony area of the Kodak Theatre in the Hollywood & Highland shopping complex, site of the 84th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood,California February 20, 2012. The Eastman Kodak Co. obtained approval of a bankruptcy court Febraury 15, 2012 to end its...

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  3. Singers Mariah Carey (L) and Whitney Houston perform 'When You Believe' during the 71st Academy Awards 21 March 1999 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Singers Mariah Carey (L) and Whitney Houston perform 'When You Believe' during the 71st Academy Awards 21 March 1999 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

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  4. The official poster for the 84th annual Academy Awards is photographed at Los Angeles International Airport February 9, 2012. The 84th annual Academy Awards will be presented in Hollywood, California on February 26th. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    The official poster for the 84th annual Academy Awards is photographed at Los Angeles International Airport February 9, 2012. The 84th annual Academy Awards will be presented in Hollywood, California on February 26th.

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  5. Boxes containing Academy Awards Oscar statuettes are unloaded at Los Angeles International Airport as United flight 531 from Chicago carrying 42 statuettes arrives in Los Angeles, February 9, 2012. The 84th annual Academy Awards will be presented in Hollywood, California on February 26th. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    Boxes containing Academy Awards Oscar statuettes are unloaded at Los Angeles International Airport as United flight 531 from Chicago carrying 42 statuettes arrives in Los Angeles, February 9, 2012. The 84th annual Academy Awards will be presented in Hollywood, California on February 26th.

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  6. A ground crew member unloads boxes containing Academy Awards Oscar statuettes at Los Angeles International Airport as United flight 531 from Chicago carrying 42 statuettes arrives in Los Angeles, February 9, 2012. The 84th annual Academy Awards will be presented in Hollywood, California... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    A ground crew member unloads boxes containing Academy Awards Oscar statuettes at Los Angeles International Airport as United flight 531 from Chicago carrying 42 statuettes arrives in Los Angeles, February 9, 2012. The 84th annual Academy Awards will be presented in Hollywood, California...

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  7. Boxes containing Oscars statues are unloaded from a United Airlines plane after being flown in from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California February 9, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

    Boxes containing Oscars statues are unloaded from a United Airlines plane after being flown in from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California February 9, 2012.

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  8. Executive Pastry Chef Sherry Yard, Puck's adjusts a panel on her '3D Oscar' dessert for the 2012 Academy Awards Governor's Ball at a Governor's Ball food and beverage preview, February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. Each guest will get a plate with a 'red carpet stairway' made from... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Executive Pastry Chef Sherry Yard, Puck's adjusts a panel on her '3D Oscar' dessert for the 2012 Academy Awards Governor's Ball at a Governor's Ball food and beverage preview, February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. Each guest will get a plate with a 'red carpet stairway' made from...

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  9. Individual servings of seafood salad to be offered to guests at the 2012 Academy Awards Governor's Ball is on display at a Governor's Ball food and beverage preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26 in Hollywood. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Individual servings of seafood salad to be offered to guests at the 2012 Academy Awards Governor's Ball is on display at a Governor's Ball food and beverage preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26 in Hollywood.

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  10. Sushi and other seafood to be served at the 2012 Academy Awards Governor's Ball is on display at a Governor's Ball food and beverage preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26 in Hollywood. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Sushi and other seafood to be served at the 2012 Academy Awards Governor's Ball is on display at a Governor's Ball food and beverage preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26 in Hollywood.

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  11. An edible 3D panel made of white chocolate is on display at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball food and beverage preview, February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. Guests will be given 3D glasses to wear when the desserts are served to enjoy the 3D effect. The 84th annual Academy... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    An edible 3D panel made of white chocolate is on display at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball food and beverage preview, February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. Guests will be given 3D glasses to wear when the desserts are served to enjoy the 3D effect. The 84th annual Academy...

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  12. Elegantly arranged servings of ginger and wasabi to accompany sushi are displayed at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball food and beverage preview, February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26th in Hollywood. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Elegantly arranged servings of ginger and wasabi to accompany sushi are displayed at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball food and beverage preview, February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26th in Hollywood.

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  13. Food items which will be offered to guests at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball are on display at a food and beverage preview, February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26th in Hollywood. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Food items which will be offered to guests at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball are on display at a food and beverage preview, February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26th in Hollywood.

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  14. Moet's Red Carpet Glamor, the featured cocktail of the 2012 Academy Awards Governor's Ball, is on display at a food and beverage preview, February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26th in Hollywood. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Moet's Red Carpet Glamor, the featured cocktail of the 2012 Academy Awards Governor's Ball, is on display at a food and beverage preview, February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26th in Hollywood.

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  15. Oscar shaped smoked salmon and crackers are on display at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball food and beverage preview, February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26th in Hollywood. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Oscar shaped smoked salmon and crackers are on display at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball food and beverage preview, February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26th in Hollywood.

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  16. A pot pie with an Oscar-embossed crust is on display at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball food and beverage preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26 in Hollywood. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    A pot pie with an Oscar-embossed crust is on display at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball food and beverage preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26 in Hollywood.

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  17. A member of the Wolfgang Puck culinary statf wears 3D glasses in front of an edible 3D dessert which will be offered to guests at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball during a media preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    A member of the Wolfgang Puck culinary statf wears 3D glasses in front of an edible 3D dessert which will be offered to guests at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball during a media preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on...

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  18. Executive pastry chef Sherry Yard displays a 3D dessert at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball food and beverage preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26 in Hollywood. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Executive pastry chef Sherry Yard displays a 3D dessert at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball food and beverage preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26 in Hollywood.

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  19. An edible 3D white chocolate panel sits atop one of the desserts which will be on offer at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball at a food and beverage media preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26 in Hollywood. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    An edible 3D white chocolate panel sits atop one of the desserts which will be on offer at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball at a food and beverage media preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26 in Hollywood.

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  20. Chef Wolfgang Puck holds a casserole of macaroni and cheese, one of the 'comfort food' items on the menu for the Academy Awards Governor's Ball, at a food and beverage media preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    Chef Wolfgang Puck holds a casserole of macaroni and cheese, one of the 'comfort food' items on the menu for the Academy Awards Governor's Ball, at a food and beverage media preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February...

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  21. A chocolate Oscar and roses are on display at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball food and beverage media preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26 in Hollywood. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    A chocolate Oscar and roses are on display at the Academy Awards Governor's Ball food and beverage media preview on February 16, 2012 in Hollywood, Calfornia. The 84th annual Academy Awards will take place on February 26 in Hollywood.

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  22. Singer/songwriter Siedah Garrett attends the 84th Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 6, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Singer/songwriter Siedah Garrett attends the 84th Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 6, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

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  23. BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Screenwriter John Logan arrives at the 84th Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 6, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Screenwriter John Logan arrives at the 84th Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 6, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

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  24. Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski attends the 84th Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 6, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski attends the 84th Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 6, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

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  25. Actress Rooney Mara attends the 84th Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 6, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 weeks ago

    Actress Rooney Mara attends the 84th Academy Awards Nominations Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton hotel on February 6, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

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  1. The Golden Globes are just like the Oscars, but without any of the esteem. The Golden Globes are to the Oscars are what Kim Kardashian is to Kate Middleton, actually: a bit louder, a bit trashier, a bit drunker and more easily bought. Allegedly, nothing's been proved.
    SOURCE: Mirror.co.uk 1 month ago
  2. It's just like the Oscars without the esteem
    SOURCE: France 24 1 month ago
  3. The Golden Globes are to the Oscars
    SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal 1 month ago
  4. And I already enrolled THE most amazing actress 4 #Oscars #GreenCarpetChallenge!!!! Yes!
    SOURCE: Ecouterre 1 month ago
  5. For any of you who don't know, the Golden Globes are just like the Oscars, but without all that esteem.
    SOURCE: Hollywood Reporter 1 month ago
  6. Who needs the Oscars? Not me
    – Ricky Gervais SOURCE: US Magazine 1 month ago
  7. The Golden Globes are just like the Oscars but without all that esteem
    SOURCE: Los Angeles Times 1 month ago
  8. The Golden Globes are to the Oscars as Kim Kardashian is to Kate Middleton, essentially. A bit louder, a bit trashier , bit drunker and more easily bought. Allegedly!
    SOURCE: The Insider 1 month ago
  9. The Golden Globes are to the Oscars are like Kim Kardashian is to Kate Middleton - a bit louder, a bit trashier ... a bit more easily bought.
    SOURCE: Wall Street Journal Blogs 1 month ago
  10. They [the Oscars] wouldn't let me do it [host] my way. I don't think they could afford to. The first time the Globes asked me, I said, 'Can I say what I want?' They said, 'Yeah.' Second time, I said same again. They went, 'Yeah.' The Oscars would never. I just don't think they'd ever trust me. Nor shoul...
    SOURCE: Starpulse 1 month ago
  11. They [the Oscars] wouldn't let me do it [host] my way. I don't think they could afford to. The first time the Globes asked me, I said, 'Can I say what I want?' They said, 'Yeah.' Second time, I said same again. They went, 'Yeah.' The Oscars would never. I just don't think they'd ever trust me. Nor shoul...
    SOURCE: Starpulse 1 month ago
  12. The Kodak Theater was designed for the academy but more than that, historically the academy is tied to Hollywood with the first Academy Awards held in Hollywood. This, on top of the academy’s decision to move their museum out of Hollywood and onto Wilshire Boulevard, would send a very negative message t...
    SOURCE: Hurriet Daily News 1 month ago
  13. It’s like the Oscars for soccer
    SOURCE: Boston Herald 1 month ago
  14. Some 70 years since our American friends first awarded Australians with an Oscar, and with Australians since awarded more than 60 Oscars and BAFTAs, it's great that the Australian industry now has the opportunity to formally recognise the outstanding work of our international colleagues through the AACT...
    – Geoffrey Rush SOURCE: NEWS.com.au 1 month ago
  15. The Academy Awards belong in Hollywood
    SOURCE: New Kerala 1 month ago
  16. We are very picky about who we lavish our affections on. So much so that we make the Oscars look downright slutty. To use a reality TV metaphor, We are the Tim Gunn to the Oscars’ Kim Kardashian.
    SOURCE: Hollywood Reporter 2 months ago
  17. We are very picky about who we lavish our affections on. So much so that we make the Oscars look downright slutty. To use a reality TV metaphor, We are the Tim Gunn to the Oscars’ Kim Kardashian.
    SOURCE: Hollywood Reporter 2 months ago
  18. When I was told I was going to receive a high British honor, for a few giddy days I thought I was actually going to be knighted. But then it was explained to me that the BAFTAs are like the Academy Awards for British people, which is what I thought the Golden Globes were.
    SOURCE: Hollywood Reporter 2 months ago
  19. We're not suing, but they not only stole the idea, they stole Troy Miller, one of our original producers, to do the Oscars.
    SOURCE: Mercedes Sun-Star 2 months ago
  20. We make the Oscars look downright slutty
    – Alan Cumming SOURCE: International Business Times 2 months ago
  21. I met him first at the Academy Awards, actually, for The Hurt Locker. He sat in front of me, and he saw The Town before I saw it and said he loved it. He's a very, very complimentary, loving dude.
    – Jeremy Renner SOURCE: Digital Spy 2 months ago
  22. the Academy Awards for British people, which is what I thought the Golden Globes were.
    SOURCE: The Huffington Post 2 months ago
  23. In terms of the Oscars, it's just too bad that comedies don't get recognized
    SOURCE: The Huffington Post 2 months ago
  24. There is a lot of buzz and excitement surrounding the Globes that are not surrounding the Oscars.
    SOURCE: New York Post 2 months ago
  25. I think someday it is inevitable that the MTV Movie Awards will surpass the Oscars in terms of eyeballs [watching]
    SOURCE: New York Post 2 months ago