Oscar

The Lumiere Brothers “ The cinema is an invention without a Future” Louis Lumiere The Cinema inventor OSCAR B.C.

Auguste and Louis Lumiere, French brothers are credited with the invention of the cinema;

Their work was more scientific rather than artistic;

They filmed scenes of everyday life, as a train pulling into a station;

The Lumiere Brothers OSCAR B.C.

They thought people would get bored easily by those pictures

which could be seen out on the streets; But in fact, people got very excited about them.

The train pulling into a station caused people to actually believe they would be run over by the train;

The Lumiere Brothers OSCAR B.C.

Academy Awards

With the movie industry growth, it was decided by the workers of this industry to create the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science ;

Oscar Genesis Some Hollywood Studios:

Why to award?

The newly created Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science decided to honor the best films for their achievements:

Oscar Genesis

How?

By awarding very good performances;

The prize:

The first one

T he first Academy Awards were handed out on May 16, 1929 . By that time, movies had just begun to talk ;

Emil Jennings: First winner of the Best Actor Oscar Oscar

Some Differences! Now Before In the early Awards, ceremonies used to take place during banquets; The Award Ceremony takes place in theaters; Oscar

Some Differences! Now Before In the early Awards, the winners list used to be published early on in newspapers; There is suspense. Nobody knows the winners until the ceremony, when the Famous sentence: “And the Oscar goes to...” is said; Oscar

Some Differences! Now Before Nowadays atte ndance at the Annual Academy Awards is by invitation only . No tickets are put on public sale The first award had a total attendance of 270 people. Guests could buy their tickets for 5$ Oscar

They give the party! They are responsible for the presentation and they are usually famous and funny actors or actresses; Here are some hosts from past ceremonies: The Host Chris Rock Billy Crystal Whoopi Goldberg Jon Stewart 2006 Oscar Oscar

They are anxious! They are artists, directors or even movies which had an outstanding performance and went to vote; These are 2006 best actor nominees The Nominees Oscar Terrence Howard Heath Ledger Joaquim Phoenix David Strathairn Philip Seymour Hoffman

And the Oscar Goes To... The lucky and talented artist who takes the statuette home; The winner Philip Seymour Hoffman 2006 Best Leading Actor Oscar

Can I see your ticket please? The audience: Members of the Academy; Artists and VIP guests only; The Guests Oscar

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