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The Academy Awards (also known as the Oscars) is perhaps the most notable awards ceremony in the world, with a million viewers in over 100 countries. Trophies are awarded to the best in many categories, including directors, actors, writers, films, and editing.

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The 85th Academy Awards ceremony, during which the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) will present its annual Academy Awards to honor the best films of 2012, is scheduled for February 24, 2013, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Seth MacFarlane will host the Academy Awards for the first time. Read More...

Trivia

• The Hurt Locker sets the record as the lowest grossing movie to win Best Movie in the Oscars
• Sandra Bullock is the first actress to win both best and worst actress in the same week
• The “Red carpet” at the Kodak Theatre is about 500 feet long
• Kevin O'Connell, the Oscars' unluckiest nominee, holds the record for the most nominations, 20, and no wins.
• Until 2010, when Kathryn Bigelow won, no woman had ever won the Oscar for best director

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