The Academy Awards (frequently known as the Oscars) are accolades presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (... More >
The Academy Awards (frequently known as the Oscars) are accolades presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is one of the most prominent award ceremonies in the world. It is also the oldest award ceremony in the media.

Seth MacFarlane hosts the 85th annual ceremonies, telecast from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. "Lincoln" leads the nominees with 12, including Best Picture. The other nominees for Best Picture are "Argo", "Zero Dark Thirty", "Amour", "Silver Linings Playbook", "Django Unchained", "Les Miserables", "Life of Pi", and &... More >
Seth MacFarlane hosts the 85th annual ceremonies, telecast from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. "Lincoln" leads the nominees with 12, including Best Picture. The other nominees for Best Picture are "Argo", "Zero Dark Thirty", "Amour", "Silver Linings Playbook", "Django Unchained", "Les Miserables", "Life of Pi", and "Beasts of the Southern Wild".