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Why is it called Oscar?
An employee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences reportedly said the awards statuette reminded her of her Uncle Oscar.
What is the Hollywood statuette?
Oscar
Why Oscar statuette has no brain?
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What is the official name of the Oscar?
While the statuette is very often informally known as an Oscar, the roots of the name are cloudy. It is officially known as an Academy Award. The names Oscar and Academy Awards have become interchangeable over the years.
How has the Oscar Awards statuette changed its look over time?
it was made out of something different during WW II. but other than that it hasn't changed.
What is the diminutive of statue?
The diminutive of "statue" is "statuette." A diminutive form is a word that expresses a smaller or younger version of something. In this case, a statuette is a small statue, often used for decorative purposes or as a collectible item.
What is the difference between an Oscar and an Academy Award?
No, and Academy Award is not exactly the same thing as an Oscar (but almost). An Academy Award is an award presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Academy presents about seven different types of awards. The most popular award that they present is officially known as the Academy Award of Merit (Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Picture, etc). The prize for winning this award is the Oscar statuette, so most people refer to the award as the Oscar. Some of the other award winners also receive the Oscar statuette, and some of the other award winners receive plaques or scrolls. One of the awards is always a bust instead of the Oscar statuette. A couple of times the Oscar statuette has been modified for special awards. Shirley Temple received a pint sized Oscar statuette when she was presented with a Special Juvenile Award. And Walt Disney received an Oscar statuette with eight tiny Oscar statuettes when he was presented with a Special Award for the creation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - the first animated feature.Yesbasically the 'oscars' is just a nickname for the academy awards
What is the official name of the Oscar Award?
While the statuette is very often informally known as an Oscar, the roots of the name are cloudy. It is officially known as an Academy Award. The names Oscar and Academy Awards have become interchangeable over the years.
What is engraved on the Oscar statuette?
The Oscar statuette is engraved with the words "Academy Award of Merit" on the front, along with the year it was awarded. The base of the statuette is also engraved with the name of the recipient, the category of the award, and the year. This personalization adds to the significance and recognition of the achievement.
Is an Emmy bigger than an Oscar?
No, an Emmy is not bigger than an Oscar in terms of prestige or recognition; they are awards for different industries. The Emmy Awards honor excellence in television, while the Oscars (Academy Awards) celebrate achievements in film. In terms of physical size, an Oscar statuette is heavier and taller than an Emmy trophy, which is more slender and features a winged figure. Both awards hold significant value in their respective fields.
What performer received a wooden Oscar?
In 1937, Edgar Bergen was presented an Honorary Oscar (in the form of a wooden Oscar statuette for his creation of Charlie McCarthy.
Who is the Oscar behind 'the Oscars'?
The Academy Awards are popularly known as the Oscar due to an interesting incident that occurred in the Academy's Beverly Hill hdqrs. An employee of the Academy on seeing the gold-plated bronze statuette of a human figure, exclaimed, Hey!! that looks just like my Uncle Oscar, & hence the name stuck.
