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What Is an Oscar? Academy Awards Basics Explained
In brief
An Oscar is the nickname for the Academy Award of Merit presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Categories, eligibility and ceremony dates are published on the Academy’s official Oscars site.
An Oscar is the nickname for the Academy Award of Merit presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Categories, eligibility and ceremony dates are published on the Academy’s official Oscars site.
When is the next ceremony?
Dates are announced by the Academy each cycle — check oscars.org.
Is Oscar trademarked?
The Academy manages trademarks around the awards; use the name carefully in commercial contexts.
Streaming the show?
Broadcast partners change; follow Academy announcements.
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Last updated: 12 Oct 2026. Re-check linked official sources before citing figures.
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Same as Golden Globes?
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Betting on winners?
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