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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Oscar Night


Tonight history will once again be made for movieland. Are you into the Academy Awards? If so, all the glitz and glimmer of Hollywood will be dazzling millions of viewers across the globe. Did you catch Reflections on the First Oscars? Click the link for some interesting tidbits and a look at the silent films of the time winning awards.

Do you know why the Academy Award statuette is called Oscar? Like most historical accounts there is more than one story. Click HERE or the link above. Either one will take you to the same place where you can decide which may be fact or fiction!

The nickname “Oscar” wasn’t officially adopted for the statuette by the Academy until 1939. The Academy Awards title was rebranded The Oscars as recent as last year after the 85th annual Academy Awards. "Oscar" had been on the scene for decades but all of a sudden someone thought the title 85th Annual Academy Awards seemed a bit musty.

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Here are but a few of the many, many Oscars that will be doted out tonight in various categories.
Best Picture
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Tonight is not just about the full-length feature films. Here is a peek at the Oscar nominated short films, 2014...


 Do you have a favorite? What are your picks?

Related Articles:

Rare Photos: Behind-the-Scenes Oscar Moments

The 20th Academy Awards (1948)

Historic Academy Awards Venues


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