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The Academy Awards
The Academy Awards Better known as the Oscars, the Academy Awards represent the highest possible distinction a film professional can receive. Presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Oscars have been honoring movie stars, directors, technical crew, musicians and multitudes of other film contributors for over 70 years. The Academy was instated in 1927 with 36 founding members. Two years later, the Oscars were introduced as a means to honor the finest filmmakers of the year. There is some debate on where the name “Oscar” originated, but nonetheless, the name is copyrighted and protected by the Academy. Oscar is a thirteen and a half inch tall, eight and a half pound bald guy on a black base. Despite his diminutive appearance, he is arguably the most coveted man in Hollywood. An Academy Award means automatic entrance into the “A-list”, as well as a place in film history. The most popular categories tend to be for acting, directing, and best film (original and adapted). Millions watch every February to see who will walk away with the statue-and who will just walk away. Since its inception, 2,663 Academy Awards have been handed out to seemingly shocked filmmakers who claim they “didn’t even prepare a speech.” The first venue for the event was the Hotel Roosevelt in Hollywood, but in 2002, Oscar found a permanent home at the Kodak Theater, which is also in Hollywood.
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