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1. wwd.com › pop-culture › celebrity-newsWho Is the Oscar Statue Modeled After and What Is it Holding?

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   Mar 10, 2023 · Made in solid bronze and plated in 24-karat gold, the 1-foot tall, 8-pound golden statuette has become one of the most recognizable and desired trophies in the world since the first Academy Awards ...

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Academy_AwardsAcademy Awards - Wikipedia

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   Its equivalents – the Emmy Awards for television, the Tony Awards for theater, and the Grammy Awards for music – are modeled after the Academy Awards. The Oscar statuette depicts a knight, rendered in the Art Deco style.

   • Awarded for: Excellence in the American and International film industry
   • Network: List of broadcasters

   • First awarded: May 16, 1929; 94 years ago
   • Presented by: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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4. www.oscars.org › oscars › statuetteOscar Statuette | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts ...

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   The most recognized trophy in the world, the Oscar statuette has stood on the mantels of the greatest filmmakers in history since 1929. Shortly after the formation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1927, the fledgling organization held a dinner in the Crystal Ballroom of the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles to set out its goals.

5. www.architecturaldigest.com › story › a-briefA Brief History of the Oscar Trophy | Architectural Digest

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   Feb 7, 2020 · Mark Ronson and Lady Gaga having their Oscars engraved with their names during the Governors Ball after the Academy Awards in 2019. Photo: Troy Harvey Oscar’s original design hasn’t changed ...

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   Which awards are modeled after the Academy Awards?

   • The 1953 ceremony was the first one televised. It is the oldest of the four major annual American entertainment awards. Its equivalents – the Emmy Awards for television, the Tony Awards for theater, and the Grammy Awards for music – are modeled after the Academy Awards. The Oscar statuette depicts a knight, rendered in the Art Deco style.

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   What are the Academy Awards & why are they important?

   • The Academy Awards (a.k.a. The Oscars) are awarded each year by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), an invitation-only professional organization of film industry heavyweights. The Oscar is its casual nickname; the official name of the golden statuette is the Academy Award of Merit.

   From The Grammys To The Oscars: The Stories Behind The Names

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   How many statuettes will the Academy give out at the 2019 Oscars?

   • Achievements in up to 25 regular categories will be honored on February 24, 2019, at the 91th Academy Awards presentation at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center. However, the Academy won’t know how many statuettes it will hand out until the envelopes are opened on Oscar Night.

   Oscar Statuette - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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   Why is the Oscar trophy called Oscar?

   • The origin of the nickname of the trophy has been disputed, as multiple people have taken credit for naming the trophy "Oscar". Margaret Herrick, librarian and president of the Academy, may have said she named it after her supposed uncle Oscar in 1921.

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7. www.bbc.com › culture › articleWho was Oscar? A history of the Academy Awards statuette - BBC

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   Feb 19, 2016 · The Oscar statuette weighs 8.5lb (3.6kg) and starting with the 2016 Academy Awards will be created by the Polich Tallix company in New York (Credit: Rex) Ever since, the Oscars have been ...

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8. www.dictionary.com › e › and-the-award-goes-toFrom The Grammys To The Oscars: The Stories Behind The Names

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   Feb 6, 2019 · The Oscar is its casual nickname; the official name of the golden statuette is the Academy Award of Merit. They were first awarded in 1929, first broadcast on radio the following year in 1930, and first televised in 1953. The first award show ran a total of 15 minutes, which is a far cry from the hours-long endurance marathons they’ve become.

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10. www.grunge.com › 387415 › the-real-life-person-theThe Real-Life Person The Oscar Statue Is Modeled After

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    Aug 18, 2023 · Charles Ramirez Berg, professor of film studies at the University of Texas at Austin, confirmed the tale. The Academy Awards library in L.A., though, has refused to comment, and the librarian "seemed annoyed" at any questions. According to legend, the Oscar, the little gold statue, was modeled after a Mexican immigrant who landed in Hollywood ...