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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 […]

Aardman Animations Coming To The Academy And Siggraph

July 24, 2015 RGN staff

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrates the work of Aardman Animations with three programs featuring the studio’s Oscar®-winning and nominated Wallace and Gromit shorts on Friday, August 7, and Sunday, August 9. Wallace and Gromit Restored – The Marc Davis Celebration of Animation Friday, August 7, 7:30 p.m. │Samuel Goldwyn Theater, Beverly […]

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 […]

The Academy Explores Robots

March 19, 2015 RGN staff

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will examine the creative leaps and technical innovations that went into crafting “Big Hero 6,” this year’s Oscar® winner for Best Animated Feature Film, on Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Hosted by Academy governor Bill Kroyer, “Deconstructing Big Hero […]

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 […]

Lady Gaga To Perform At The 87th Oscars

February 15, 2015 RGN staff

Six-time Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter Lady Gaga will make a special tribute performance at the 87th Oscars. The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC. “Lady Gaga is a once in a lifetime artist who’s musical evolution keeps growing. We are proud to have her perform on the […]

Oscar Winner Jennifer Hudson Performs At The 87th Oscars

February 15, 2015 RGN staff

Oscar and Grammy-winning singer and actress Jennifer Hudson will be performing on the 87th Oscars. The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC. “We’re creating several musical sequences for the Oscars and we couldn’t be happier that our friend, Jennifer Hudson, will be performing in one of them,” says […]

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Jennifer Aniston, Sienna Miller, David Oyelowo, Chris Pratt, John Travolta, And Kerry Washington To Present At The 87th Oscars

February 10, 2015 RGN staff

Jennifer Aniston, Sienna Miller, David Oyelowo, Chris Pratt, John Travolta and Kerry Washington will be presenters at this year’s Oscars. The Oscars, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will air on Sunday, February 22, live on ABC. Aniston has starred in such films as “Cake” (2014), “We’re the Millers” (2013), “Horrible Bosses” (2011), “Marley & Me” […]