Academy Awards® News Archive for Nov 2009

Marc Shaiman to be Oscar’s music director

Nov 23, 2009 – Shaiman worked with telecast co-producer Shankman on Hairspray.

15 doc features move on in Oscar race

Nov 18, 2009 – Field will now be narrowed to five nominees

Hamish Hamiliton gets Oscar’s director chair

Nov 18, 2009 – It’s Hamilton’s first time with the show.

Academy celebrates at first-ever Governors Awards

Nov 15, 2009 – Star-studded event kicks off awards season.

20 animated features prepare for Oscar race

Nov 11, 2009 – Up to five nominees will now be selected.

Martin and Baldwin to host Oscars

Nov 03, 2009 – Pair to strut their stuff on March 7th.