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  • This Day in Oscar History: May 1

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1896: Ray Rennahan (84 at death) {Oscar Winner: Cinematography (Color);Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Color) – 7 Noms, 2 Wins } [Pictured] 1900: Robert Lord (75 at death) {Oscar Winner: Original Story – 2 Noms, 1 Win} 1901: Heinz Roemheld (83 at death) {Oscar Winner: Musical Score – 2…

  • This Day in Oscar History: April 30

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Ceremony 1930: The 2nd Annual Academy Awards (Presentation Ceremony) {for the films of 1928/29} Born 1890: Barney McGill (51 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Cinematography – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1907: Sidney Harmon (80 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Motion Picture Story – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1908: Eve Arden…

  • This Day in Oscar History: April 29

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1894: Robert Presnell (74 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Story – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1898: Adele Comandini (89 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Story – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1899: Duke Ellington (75 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Musical Score – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1904: Eleanore…

  • This Day in Oscar History: April 28

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1878: Lionel Barrymore (76 at death) {Oscar Winner: Lead Actor; Oscar Nominee: Directing,Lead Actor – 2 Noms, 1 Win} 1893: Charles Schoenbaum (57 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Color) – 1 Nom,0 Wins} 1894: Warren Newcombe (66 at death) {Oscar Winner: Special Effects – 3 Noms, 2…

  • This Day in Oscar History: April 27

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1893: Fritz Maurischat (93 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Art Direction (Black-and-White) – 1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1899: Walter Lantz (94 at death) {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary;Oscar Nominee: Animated Short Film – 10 Noms, 1 Win} [Pictured] 1932: Anouk Aimee (78) {Oscar Nominee: Lead Actress – 1 Nom, 0…

  • This Day in Oscar History: April 26

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1890: Joseph H. August (57 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Black-and-White) –1 Nom, 0 Wins} 1896: Jules C. Stein (85 at death) {Oscar Winner: Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award – 0 Noms,1 Win} 1898: C. Bakaleinikoff (68 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Scoring, Drama/Comedy Score,Musical Score – 4 Noms,…

  • This Day in Oscar History: April 25

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1888: Bunny Dull (90 at death) {Oscar Winner: Documentary Feature;Oscar Nominee: Assistant Director, Documentary Feature – 2 Noms, 1 Win} 1909: William L. Pereira (76 at death) {Oscar Winner: Special Effects – 1 Nom, 1 Win} 1912: Franklin Coen (78 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Original Screenplay –…

  • This Day in Oscar History: April 24

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1907: Gabriel Figueroa (90 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Cinematography (Black-and-White) –1 Nom} 1909: Bernhard Grzimek (77 at death) {Oscar Winner: Documentary Feature – 1 Nom, 1 Win} 1913: Maurice Carter (86 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Art Direction, Art Direction (Color) – 2 Noms} 1920: Ugo Pirro (87…

  • This Day in Oscar History: April 23

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1876: John DuCasse Schulze (67 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Art Direction (Black-and-White) –2 Noms} 1893: Frank Borzage (69 at death) {Oscar Winner: Directing, Drama Directing – 2 Noms, 2 Wins} 1898: Ernest Laszlo (85 at death) {Oscar Winner: Cinematography (Black-and-White);Oscar Nominee: Cinematography, Cinematography (Black-and-White), Cinematography (Color) –8…

  • This Day in Oscar History: April 22

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1897: Charles LeMaire (88 at death) {Oscar Winner: Costume Design (Black-and-White),Costume Design (Color); Oscar Nominee: Costume Design, Costume Design (Black-and-White), Costume Design (Color) – 16 Noms, 3 Wins} [Pictured] 1899: Byron Haskin (84 at death) {Oscar Winner: Sci-Tech III;Oscar Nominee: Special Effects – 4 Noms, 1 Win}…

  • This Day in Oscar History: April 21

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1901: William Ferrari (61 at death) {Oscar Winner: Art Direction (Black-and-White);Oscar Nominee: Art Direction (Black-and-White), Art Direction (Color) – 2 Noms, 1 Win} 1904: Daniel L. Fapp (82 at death) {Oscar Winner: Cinematography (Color);Oscar Nominee: Cinematography, Cinematography (Black-and-White),Cinematography (Color) – 7 Noms, 1 Win} 1907: Joseph C.…

  • This Day in Oscar History: April 20

    Here’s what happened today in Oscar History. Born 1888: Charles D. Hall (81 at death) {Oscar Nominee: Art Direction – 2 Noms} 1892: Roy Pomeroy (55 at death) {Oscar Winner: Engineering Effects – 1 Nom, 1 Win} 1893: Harold Lloyd (77 at death) {Oscar Winner: Special/Honorary – 0 Noms, 1 Win} [Pictured] 1905: Nicholas Brodszky…

  • Oscar Predictions: April 2010

    Yes, we know the Oscars just broadcast a little over a month ago, but we’re always thinking ahead to the next year, so today we’re posting our first in a monthly series of predictions for the 83rd Academy Awards. Things will undoubtedly change between now and January 2011, but sometimes it’s fun just to see…

  • Academy Sets Key Dates for 83rd Academy Awards

    Below is the press release from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences detailing the key dates for the 83rd Academy Awards. These dates will be added into our calendar in the sidebar by the end of the day. Beverly Hills, CA (March 25, 2010) — The 83rd Annual Academy Awards will be presented…

  • 82nd Oscars Recap

    It’s been just over two days since the 82nd Academy Awards came to a close and while some thoughts are still fairly clear, many are flitting away, so it’s time to get my post-game analysis down. At the bottom of this article, I’ve posted the full text of my Twitter updates that night. Before that…

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