Oscar History & Trivia
Learn more about the history of the Academy Awards and impress your friends with fun trivia facts.
Meet Host Hugh Jackman
Otherwise known as Wolverine and the Sexiest Man Alive in 2008.
Otherwise known as Wolverine and the Sexiest Man Alive in 2008.
Academy Awards History
Relive Oscar's most exciting moments through this year-by-year history.
Relive Oscar's most exciting moments through this year-by-year history.
A Look at the Kodak Theatre
The place Oscar has called home since 2002.
The place Oscar has called home since 2002.
Academy Awards Trivia
Brush up on your knowledge of obscure facts.
Brush up on your knowledge of obscure facts.
Collecting Movie Memorabilia
A poster from your favorite movie, autographed photos, movie props -- does collecting get any more fun?
A poster from your favorite movie, autographed photos, movie props -- does collecting get any more fun?
10 Most Memorable Best Pictures
Some movies just stick with you over time.
Some movies just stick with you over time.
Past Foreign Film Oscar Winners
Looking beyond the United States.
Looking beyond the United States.
All About Documentaries and The Oscars
Where Oscar gets real.
Where Oscar gets real.
1940s Best Actress Winners
The decade Oscar seemed to like his women drunk, disabled, deranged or in immediate danger.
The decade Oscar seemed to like his women drunk, disabled, deranged or in immediate danger.
Best Actor Winners of the 1940s
A very uneven decade, recognizing some performances and utterly ignoring classic roles that would stand the test of time.
A very uneven decade, recognizing some performances and utterly ignoring classic roles that would stand the test of time.
Best Picture Winners of the 1940s
The decade 'Citizen Kane' got one upped.
The decade 'Citizen Kane' got one upped.
1950s Best Picture Winners
Big-time epics, sunny musicals and dark melodramas all shared the spotlight
Big-time epics, sunny musicals and dark melodramas all shared the spotlight
Best Actress Winners of the 1950s
Actresses new to the silver screen did well, often beating out established actresses in great roles.
Actresses new to the silver screen did well, often beating out established actresses in great roles.
Best Actor Winners of the 1950s
Marlon Brando and Humphrey Bogart were among those that took home the big prize.
Marlon Brando and Humphrey Bogart were among those that took home the big prize.
1960s Best Picture Winners
A decade of frothy entertainment and sharp social commentary.
A decade of frothy entertainment and sharp social commentary.
Best Actor Winners of the 1960s
Oscar sure does love those big, dramatic performances.
Oscar sure does love those big, dramatic performances.
1960s Best Actress Winners
An emphasis on meaty dramatic roles, plus nominees in several foreign films, something of an Oscar rarity.
An emphasis on meaty dramatic roles, plus nominees in several foreign films, something of an Oscar rarity.
Legendary Hollywood Cocktails
Many early Hollywood stars have drinks named for them.
Many early Hollywood stars have drinks named for them.
Top 10 Original Film Soundtracks
What would a key scene be without perfect music in the background?
What would a key scene be without perfect music in the background?
The Year Oscar Went Green
Working to reduce his carbon footprint.
Working to reduce his carbon footprint.
What Went Into the 2008 Governors Ball?
Let's just say it was no casual affair.
Let's just say it was no casual affair.
2008 Academy Award Nominees and Winners
Who were the big winners at last year's event?
Who were the big winners at last year's event?