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Category: Academy Awards History

Oscar in Box Office History (Week 6, 2014)

Every week, we’ll take a look back 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years into the box office past to explore how Oscar’s nominees were doing at the box office that weekend historically. All data is taken from Box Office Mojo. The first section under each year is the positioning of all Oscar nominees…

February 7, 2014
This Day in Oscar History: February 7 (2014)

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released

February 7, 2014
Oscar Profile #172: Paul Newman

Born January 26, 1925 in Shaker Heights, Ohio to Theresa (née Fetsko) and Arthur Newman, who ran a profitable sporting goods store, Paul Newman would become a world-famous actor, director; entrepreneur; humanitarian; professional racing car driver and auto racing team owner. He would receive numerous awards throughout his career including nine Oscar nominations and one…

February 6, 2014
This Day in Oscar History: February 6 (2014)

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Ceremonies

February 6, 2014
This Day in Oscar History: February 5 (2014)

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Ceremonies

February 5, 2014
This Day in Oscar History: February 4 (2014)

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Released

February 4, 2014
This Day in Oscar History: February 3 (2014)

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released

February 3, 2014
This Day in Oscar History: February 2 (2014)

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released Ceremonies

February 2, 2014
This Day in Oscar History: February 1 (2014)

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released

February 1, 2014
Oscar in Box Office History (Week 5, 2014)

Every week, we’ll take a look back 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years into the box office past to explore how Oscar’s nominees were doing at the box office that weekend historically. All data is taken from Box Office Mojo. The first section under each year is the positioning of all Oscar nominees…

January 31, 2014
This Day in Oscar History: January 31 (2014)

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Ceremonies

January 31, 2014
Oscar Profile #171: Joanne Woodward

Born February 27, 1930 to Wade and Elinor Woodward, Joanne Woodward was named after Joan Crawford by her avid movie fan mother. When she was 9, her mother took her to the world premiere of Gone With the Wind in Atlanta. When Vivien Leigh exited her limo, young Woodward jumped in the car and sat…

January 30, 2014
This Day in Oscar History: January 30 (2014)

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released

January 30, 2014
This Day in Oscar History: January 29 (2014)

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died Released

January 29, 2014
This Day in Oscar History: January 28 (2014)

Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born Died

January 28, 2014