2022 Oscars 94th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 27, 2022Held at: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHosts: Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda SykesEligibility Year: March 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Spotlight: Oscar TriviaHaving three female hosts—Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes—added a unique flair to the show and emphasized the Academy’s push for more gender… Read More
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2024 Oscars 96th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 12, 2023Held at: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Jimmy KimmelEligibility Year: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Best Picture“Oppenheimer” (Winner)American FictionAnatomy of a FallBarbieThe HoldoversKillers of the Flower MoonMaestroPast LivesPoor ThingsThe Zone of InterestBest DirectorChristopher Nolan – Oppenheimer” (Winner)Jonathan Glazer – The Zone of InterestYorgos Lanthimos – Poor ThingsMartin Scorsese – Killers… Read More
2023 Oscars 95th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 12, 2023Held at: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Jimmy KimmelEligibility Year: January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Oscars Trivia: The Lesser-Known FactsJimmy Kimmel’s third time hosting, making him one of the few multi-time hosts. His comedic style offered levity and engaged the audience.The Dolby Theatre has been the… Read More
2021 Oscars 93rd Academy AwardsWinners Announced: April 25, 2021Held at: Union Station and the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, CaliforniaPreshow Hosts: Ariana DeBoseLil Rel HoweryEligibility Year: 2020- February 28, 20212021 Oscar Nominees And WinnersBest PictureNomadland – Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey, Frances McDormand, Peter Spears and Chloé Zhao (WINNER)The Father – Philippe Carcassonne, Jean-Louis Livi and David… Read More
2020 Oscars 92nd Academy AwardsWinners announced on February 9, 2020The ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaNo host for this year’s ceremonyFilms from 2019 were eligible for awardsNoteworthy Moments: Parasite broke barriers as the first non-English language film to win Best Picture;Eímear Noone made history as the first female conductor… Read More
2019 Oscars 91st Academy AwardsWinners announced on February 24, 2019The ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaNo host for this year’s ceremonyPre-show hosts were Ashley Graham, Maria Menounos, Billy Porter, Ryan Seacrest, Elaine WelterothFilms from 2018 were eligible for awardsNoteworthy Moments: Green Book won Best Picture amid controversy; Olivia Colman won… Read More
2018 Oscars 90th Academy AwardsWinners announced on March 4, 2018Ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaJimmy Kimmel hosted for the second consecutive yearFilms from 2017 were eligibleNoteworthy Moments: The Shape of Water led with four wins, including Best Picture and Best Director; Frances McDormand championed “inclusion riders” in her acceptance speech; Get… Read More
2017 Oscars 89th Academy AwardsWinners were revealed on February 26, 2017The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, served as the venue, continuing its longstanding relationship with the OscarsJimmy Kimmel played the role of host for the eventThe films that came out in 2016 were under the eligibility umbrella for this ceremonyNoteworthy Moments: Moonlight won Best… Read More
2016 Oscars 88th Academy AwardsWinners were announced on February 28, 2016The ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, a venue that has been associated with the Oscars for many yearsChris Rock hosted, making it his second time; his previous hosting gig was in 2005Films released in 2015 were eligible for nominations… Read More
2015 Oscars 87th Academy AwardsThe big reveal happened on February 22, 2015Once again, the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, took center stage as the venueNeil Patrick Harris served as host, marking his first time as the Oscars master of ceremoniesFilms released in 2014 were eligible for this round of accoladesNoteworthy Moments: Birdman won Best… Read More
2014 Oscars 86th Academy Award WinnersWinners were unveiled on March 2, 2014The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood was once more the setting for Hollywood’s biggest night.Ellen DeGeneres took on hosting duties, returning to the role for the second time.Films released in 2013 were up for awards.Noteworthy Moments: 12 Years a Slave won Best Picture; Matthew McConaughey… Read More
2013 Oscars 85th Academy AwardsWinners were spotlighted on February 24, 2013Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre served as the grand stage for the eveningSeth MacFarlane, known for his humor and animation work, was the hostThe movies of 2012 were the focus of the awardsNoteworthy Moments: Argo won Best Picture, although Ben Affleck was not nominated for Best Director;… Read More
2012 Oscars 84th Academy AwardsThe 84th Academy Awards announced its winners on February 24, 2012.The venue was the Hollywood and Highland Center in Los Angeles.Billy Crystal took on the hosting duties for the ninth time in his career.Films released during the 2011 calendar year were eligible for the awards.Noteworthy Moments:The Artist took home the Best… Read More
2011 Oscars 83rd Academy AwardsThe 2011 Oscars, or 83rd Academy Awards, announced winners on February 27, 2011.The ceremony took place at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California.James Franco and Anne Hathaway were the hosts for the event, marking the first time in Oscar history that both hosts were under the age of 40.Films eligible… Read More
2010 Oscars 82nd Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 7, 2010Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHosts: Alec Baldwin and Steve MartinEligibility Year: 2009On the Red Carpet – Oscar TriviaFor the first time since 1943, the Academy expanded the Best Picture nominees from five to ten, creating a diverse set of films like Avatar and The… Read More
2009 Oscars 81st Academy AwardsWinners Announced: February 22, 2009Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Hugh JackmanEligibility Year: 2008Oscar 2009 TriviaSlumdog Millionaire took home eight Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Danny Boyle.The award for Best Actor went to Sean Penn for his role in Milk, while Kate Winslet won Best Actress for The… Read More
2008 Oscars 80th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: February 24, 2008Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Jon StewartEligibility Year: 2007The Oscars 2008 TriviaNo Country for Old Men was the night’s big winner, taking home four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for the Coen brothers.Daniel Day-Lewis bagged his second Best Actor Oscar for his role in… Read More
2007 Oscars 79th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: February 25, 2007Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Ellen DeGeneresEligibility Year: 2006Oscar TriviaEllen DeGeneres hosting marked her first time leading the Oscars. Her casual banter and comedic approach added a unique vibe.The Departed nabbed Best Picture and was a career milestone for Martin Scorsese. It was his first win… Read More
2006 Oscars 78th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 5, 2006Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Jon StewartEligibility Year: 2005Trivia:The ceremony was originally scheduled for February but was pushed back to March due to the 2006 Winter Olympics taking place in Turin, Italy.Ang Lee won Best Director for Brokeback Mountain, although the film lost out… Read More
2005 Oscars 77th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: February 27, 2005Held at: Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Chris RockEligibility Year: 2004Trivia and Unforgettable MomentsMillion Dollar Baby stole the spotlight, winning Best Picture, Best Director for Clint Eastwood, Best Actress for Hilary Swank, and Best Supporting Actor for Morgan Freeman.“I’m just a girl from a trailer park who… Read More
2004 Oscars 76th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: February 29, 2004Held at: Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Billy CrystalEligibility Year: 20032004 Oscars TriviaThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King dominated, winning all 11 nominations and tying with Ben-Hur and Titanic for the most Oscar wins by a single film.This was the fifth time Billy… Read More
2003 Oscars 75th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 23, 2003Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Steve MartinEligibility Year: 2002TriviaChicago won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, making it the first musical to win the coveted title since Oliver! in 1968.Nicole Kidman won Best Actress for her role in The Hours, where she donned a prosthetic nose… Read More
2002 Oscars 74th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 24, 2002Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Whoopi GoldbergEligibility Year: 2001TriviaThis ceremony marked the first Oscars held at the Kodak Theatre, which later became the Dolby Theatre.A Beautiful Mind took home four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Ron Howard.Denzel Washington won Best Actor for his… Read More
2001 Oscars 73rd Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 25, 2001Held at: Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium, CaliforniaHost: Steve MartinEligibility Year: 2000TriviaThis was the first time Steve Martin hosted the Oscars, and he was praised for his comedic wit and charming demeanor.Julia Roberts won Best Actress for her role in Erin Brockovich, marking one of the most iconic… Read More
2000 Oscars 72nd Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 26, 2000Held at: Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium, CaliforniaHost: Billy CrystalEligibility Year: 1999TriviaAmerican Beauty dominated the awards, winning five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director for Sam Mendes, and Best Actor for Kevin Spacey.This was the last time Billy Crystal hosted the Oscars before returning 12 years later in… Read More
1999 Oscars 71st Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 21, 1999Held at: Los Angeles County Music Center, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Whoopi GoldbergEligibility Year: 1998TriviaWhoopi Goldberg became the first woman and the first African American to solo host the Oscars. This was her third time hosting but her first time going solo.Shakespeare in Love managed to snag seven… Read More
1998 Oscars 70th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 23, 1998Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Billy CrystalEligibility Year: 1997TriviaTitanic Triumph: Titanic won 11 Oscars, tying with Ben-Hur for the most Academy Awards ever won by a single film.Iconic Line: One of the most famous lines, “I’m the king of the world!”, was shouted by James… Read More
1997 Oscars 69th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 24, 1997Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Billy CrystalEligibility Year: 1996TriviaStriking Gold: The English Patient dominated the night, taking home nine Oscars including Best Picture.Double Whammy: Geoffrey Rush won Best Actor for Shine and became the first Australian actor to win an Academy Award.Host with the Most:… Read More
1996 Oscars 68th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 25, 1996Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Whoopi GoldbergEligibility Year: 1995TriviaBraveheart’s Roar: Mel Gibson’s Braveheart was the evening’s big winner, capturing Best Picture and Best Director.Nicholas’ Nick of Time: Nicholas Cage won Best Actor for his role in Leaving Las Vegas, marking a high point in… Read More
1995 Oscars 67th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 27, 1995Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: David LettermanEligibility Year: 1994TriviaForrest Gump Dominance: The film took home six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Tom Hanks.First-time Oscar for Martin Landau: Won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Ed Wood.Disney’s Golden Year: The Lion King… Read More