Academy Awards

Prizes given annually in Hollywood by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in film performance and production. The symbol (see also symbol ) of the award is a small statue called an Oscar . The academy's top awards are for best picture, best director, best actor and actress, and best supporting actor and actress.

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Then, suddenly, two of her films were nominated for Academy Awards.

If his avidity was an act, Brooks should immediately move to Hollywood and collect his Academy Awards.

The 'House of Cards' star cuts a rug at the International Indian Film Academy Awards.

The 2014 Academy Awards was all set to be the first Oscars broadcast available for livestreaming.

ABC placed comically harsh restrictions on the inaugural Academy Awards livestream.

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