Annual Academy awards or popularly known as The Oscars is well known for honoring the cinematic success in the film industry. Have a look at few of the unknown facts about The Oscars-
1. The first Oscars were held at the famous Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on May 16, 1929.
2. Somber biopic or weighty drama movies are more favorable to win a Best Picture.
3. The price of guest tickets for the first Academy awards was mere $5.
4. The Academy likes to hand out fake Oscars before the show.
5. The Oscar weighs 8.5 pounds.
6. Greer Garson gave the longest acceptance speech of nearly six minutes long.
7. Kevin O’Connell has been nominated 20 times without even a single victory.
8. John Lasseter dresses his Awards in Barbie clothes.
9. Stage musicals songs are not qualified for a Best Song Oscar.
10. Cate Blanchett was the first person to win an Oscar for playing an Oscar winner.
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