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Chris Rock Returns To Host The Oscars®

October 26, 2015 RGN staff

LOS ANGELES, CA – Multi-hyphenate artist and filmmaker Chris Rock will return to host the Oscars® for a second time, producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin announced. The 88th Academy Awards®will be broadcast live on Oscar® Sunday, February 28, 2016, on the ABC Television Network. Rock previously hosted the 77th Oscars telecast in 2005. “Chris Rock is truly the MVP of the entertainment industry,” said Hill and […]

10 DOC Shorts On Oscar’s 2015 Shortlist

October 26, 2015 RGN staff

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 88th Academy Awards® has been narrowed to 10 films, of which five will earn Oscar® nominations. Voters from the Academy’s Documentary Branch viewed this year’s 74 eligible entries and submitted their ballots to PricewaterhouseCoopers for tabulation. The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by […]

Lorena Muñoz Named Managing Director Of Memberships And Awards

August 17, 2015 RGN staff

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Lorenza Muñoz as its Managing Director, Membership and Awards. Beginning September 3, Muñoz will oversee the numerous activities and initiatives involving the organization’s nearly 7,000 filmmakers and artists, including global membership outreach and engagement events, and Academy Awards® submissions, rules and voting. She will […]

Cheryl Boone Isaacs Re-Elected Academy President

August 5, 2015 RGN staff

Cheryl Boone Isaacs was re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Tuesday night (August 4) by the organization’s Board of Governors. In addition, Jeffrey Kurland was elected first vice president; John Bailey, Kathleen Kennedy and Bill Kroyer were elected to vice president posts; Jim Gianopulos was elected treasurer; and Phil Robinson […]

Billy Ray Wins Academy Board Of Governers Writers Branch Runoff Election

July 24, 2015 RGN staff

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that Oscar® nominee Billy Ray (“Captain Phillips”) has won the runoff election for the open Writers Branch seat on the 2015–16 Board of Governors. A first-time governor, Ray will join incumbents Phil Robinson and Robin Swicord in representing the branch. Ray and Larry Karaszewski tied […]

Submission Deadlines For 2015 OSCARS® Approaching

July 24, 2015 RGN staff

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences published its list of upcoming submission deadlines for 88th Academy Awards® consideration. Submissions for individual categories and the General Entry/Official Screen Credits (OSC) form are due by 5 p.m. PT on the following dates: Scientific and Technical Awards Documentary Short Subject Documentary Feature Animated Short Film […]

Academy Invites 322 To Membership

July 3, 2015 RGN staff

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 322 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitations will be the only additions to the Academy’s membership in 2015. “It’s gratifying to acknowledge the extraordinary range of […]

Watch ABC’S ” The Oscars® Backstage’ To Stream Live On Facebook

February 21, 2015 RGN staff

Video Highlights of The Oscars® will post to Facebook and Oscar.com directly after they air. Recently added Social Features on WATCH ABC Provide Seamless Social Fan Experience. The Oscars Backstage Hosts This Year Include “Good Morning America’s” Weekend Edition Co-Anchor Paula Faris, Fusion Host Pedro Andrade, Entertainment and Sports Reporter Chris Connelly, Yahoo Fashion Correspondent […]

Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman, Liam Neeson, Gwyneth Paltrow And Channing Tatum To Present At The 87th Oscars

February 15, 2015 RGN staff

Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman, Liam Neeson, Gwyneth Paltrow and Channing Tatum will be presenters at this year’s Oscars, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today. The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC. Bateman appeared in the Best Picture Oscar®- nominated films […]

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, Chloe Grace Moretz, Eddie Murphy And Margot Robbie To Present At The 87th Oscars

February 15, 2015 RGN staff

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, Chloë Grace Moretz, Eddie Murphy and Margot Robbie will be presenters at this year’s Oscars. The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC. Ejiofor received his first Oscar® nomination last year for his lead performance in “12 Years a Slave.” […]