Official site of the Academy with history and general information on the Academy Awards, as well as photographs, events and screenings, and press releases.

Agreeing to institute an annual award, the group turned its attention to creating a suitably majestic trophy. MGM art director Cedric Gibbons designed a statuette of a knight standing on a reel of film gripping a crusader’s sword.

Feb 7, 2020 · Find out why the gold Oscar trophy presented at the Academy Awards each year is technically worth only $1

Dec 29, 2024 · Discover the evolution of Oscar statue designs, from its origins to modern interpretations, in this complete history guide, featuring 15 iconic designs, Academy Awards, and Hollywood's prestigious golden statuettes.

Mar 14, 2023 · Standing 13 1/2 inch tall and dressed in gold, the Oscars statuette is one of the most recognised trophies in the world, often photographed receiving an appreciative kiss from …

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Mar 10, 2024 · How much does an Oscars trophy cost and what is it made of? The winners of this year’s Academy Awards will receive the coveted Oscar award, but what are the statuettes actually made of?

Feb 25, 2016 · The “Academy Award of Merit”, more commonly known as an Oscar, has been awarded since 1929. The modern Oscar stands 13.5 inches tall with a weight of 8.5 lbs, and it is made of solid bronze with a electroplated coating of 24-karat gold. However, the world’s most beloved trophy wasn’t always made this way.

Mar 9, 2023 · The 8.5-pound, 13.5-inch tall golden trophy is much more commonly referred to as an Oscar, a nickname so common that even the Academy adopted it as an official name in …

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