The Oscars
Hollywood's biggest night
The Oscars is the informal name for the Academy Awards, annual prizes given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in filmmaking.
The ceremony honors achievements in acting, directing, writing, and technical crafts: She's been nominated for an Oscar twice but never won.
The name comes from the gold statuette winners receive.
Also called the Academy Awards.
- Academy AwardsAnnual film achievement honors
- acceptance speechRemarks after winning
- standing ovationApplause while risen
- awardHonor given for merit
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
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