A look at the history and workings of the Academy Awards.

The Academy Awards are also known informally as The Oscars The Academy Awards are also known informally as The Oscars. They are a set of awards given out annually for excellence of cinematic achievements. It is organized and overseen by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This formal ceremony was originally started by Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer to promote excellence in this field. MGM Future Site Of Motion Picture Museum What Are They?

The awards were first given in 1929 at a special ceremony created for the awards, at the Roosevelt Hotel at Hollywood and Highland.  Over the years that the award site and the categories have evolved and changed. Currently, the Academy Awards ceremony is televised live in more than 100 countries and is one of the oldest award ceremonies. Other award shows are based on this model. At present, the awards are held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The Background Old Roosevelt Hotel-1927

The History The Dorothy Chandler in LA. In 1929, the first Academy Awards were presented at a dinner at the Roosevelt the Biltmore in Los Angeles, was used also for awhile alternating until 1943. Gruman's Chinese Theatre also hosted until 1946. the Shrine Auditorium and the headquarters of the Academy took their turn. From 1950 to 1960, The Pantages hosted the awards and a few times in New York and to Santa Monica. In 1969, it was at the Dorothy Chandler in Los Angeles until 2002 when it moved to the Kodak Theatre later named the Dolby Theatre. The Dorothy Chandler in LA. The History

The Origin of the name Oscar is unclear The Origin of the name Oscar is unclear. There is an account of Bette Davis naming it after one of her husbands, Oscar Nelson. Another version is , the Academy's Executive Secretary, Margaret Herrick, said the statue reminded her of her "Uncle Oscar“. This trophy was officially dubbed the "Oscar" in 1939 by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.] Oscar

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has a voting membership of approximately 6000 members. Academy membership is divided into different branches, based on discipline, with the largest section being the actors group. The auditing firm is presently Price Waterhouse Cooper.   All AMPAS members must be invited to join because of a significant contribution to the field of motion pictures. An online system for Oscar voting was implemented in 2013. The Academy The new envelope, please. Created in 2011.

The awards are presented at a live televised ceremony, held usually in February or March. It is an elaborate event, with a red carpet and exquisitely dressed stars. Music presentations and witty speeches mark the occasion. The Academy Awards is televised live across the United States as well as internationally. The Day

Winners Through The Years

Fill in the blanks. The answers are on the next slide. 1 Fill in the blanks. The answers are on the next slide. 1.The first Oscar Award ceremony was in -----. 2. It was started by ---------. 3. Now, voting members can vote --- ----. 4.Presently, there are around --- members of The Academy. 5. The Oscar program includes many -------productions, Quiz

Answers: 1. 1929 2. Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer 3. online 4. 6000 5. musical Make a collage using 10-15 pictures of past winners/movies that have won Oscars. What You Can Do!