A group of top movie industry professionals formed the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in nineteen twenty-seven.

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Next Sunday night, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present the Academy Awards in Los Angeles,California.

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Music Nominees The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also presents Oscars to the best movie music and songs.

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Here's a complete list of the 79th Annual Academy Award nominations announced Tuesday at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, Calif.

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Of course, members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences don't look at a film's balance sheet before they cast their votes.

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The nominations are selected by a ballot of 6, 000 members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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