On Sunday night, for the 96th time, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will hand out Academy Award statuettes, which many have referred to since the early 1930s, and the Academy itself has described since 1939, as “Oscars.”
The Academy has long asserted that these shiny gold figurines — which are now the world’s most iconic prizes, even more recognizable than the Nobel or Pulitzer variety — depict a knight standing erect and holding, right hand over left, a crusader’s sword (in order to defend the film industry), which pierces beneath him a reel of film with five spokes (representing the original branches of the organization, producers, actors, directors, writers and technicians).
The nickname “Oscar,” meanwhile, has been variously attributed, without convincing evidence, to the Academy’s early executive director Margaret Herrick (who supposedly said it reminded her of an uncle named Oscar), actress Bette Davis (who claimed it...
The Academy has long asserted that these shiny gold figurines — which are now the world’s most iconic prizes, even more recognizable than the Nobel or Pulitzer variety — depict a knight standing erect and holding, right hand over left, a crusader’s sword (in order to defend the film industry), which pierces beneath him a reel of film with five spokes (representing the original branches of the organization, producers, actors, directors, writers and technicians).
The nickname “Oscar,” meanwhile, has been variously attributed, without convincing evidence, to the Academy’s early executive director Margaret Herrick (who supposedly said it reminded her of an uncle named Oscar), actress Bette Davis (who claimed it...
- 3/10/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Academy Awards, more popularly known as the Oscars, are one of the most prestigious awards an artist can win during their career. The statuette makes for a fine addition to one’s collection since it represents the pinnacle of cinema, and artists vie to get their hands on one.
Given its rich history, the trophy is truly priceless. However, it might shock readers to know that the statuette does indeed come with a baffling price tag of just $1.
How did the Oscar statuette come to be?
In 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was established. One of the major goals of the then-fledgling body was to acknowledge and honor excellence in all aspects of filmmaking. The Oscars were first held in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Since then, it has become one of the most highly regarded awards worldwide.
The first Oscar presentation banquet was held in...
Given its rich history, the trophy is truly priceless. However, it might shock readers to know that the statuette does indeed come with a baffling price tag of just $1.
How did the Oscar statuette come to be?
In 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was established. One of the major goals of the then-fledgling body was to acknowledge and honor excellence in all aspects of filmmaking. The Oscars were first held in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Since then, it has become one of the most highly regarded awards worldwide.
The first Oscar presentation banquet was held in...
- 3/9/2024
- by Sreshtha Roychowdhury
- FandomWire
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