New Delhi:

As Hollywood prepares for the much awaited 97th Academy Awards on March 2 (March 3 IST), the enthusiasm around one of the most prestigious events in the film industry is increasing.

Beyond the glitz and glamor of the red carpet, some low-obvious aspects of the Oscars reveal the attractive insight into the history, traditions and specialties of the event.

From the origin of the surname “Oscar” to the acceptance speeches around the bizarre rules, here is everything you need to know about the Academy Awards.

Nickname born ‘Oscar’

Officially known as the Academy Award of Merit, the Golden Trophy presented to the winners has long been referred to by its affectionate surname: “Oscar.”

There are many complicated principles around the origin of this monkey. The most popular account describes it as a librarian of Margaret Heric, Academy, who worked there from 1936 to 1943.

Heric is said to have commented that the trophy meets her uncle Oscar when she first saw it on an executive table. A newspaper columnist, who listened to his comment, made it public, and the name got stuck.

Alternatively, some claim that the name was done by Bette Davis, who in 1936, after winning the Best Actress Award for Dangerous, noted that the Oscar statue’s bench reminded her of her husband, Harmon Oscar Nelson.

Another theory credits the word of a Hollywood columnist Sydney Skulski, who used it in his column about the victory of Catherine Hepburn for morning glory in 1934. Whatever the story is true, the word “Oscar” has become part of the Hollywood folklore from the word “Oscar”.

Resale price of oscar statches

The iconic Oscar Statchulat is 13 1/2 inch long and weighs 8.5 pounds, with more than $ 400. However, the winners are banned from selling their statches.

The regulation of the academy states that if the Oscar is to be sold at any time, it should be first introduced to the academy for only $ 1.00. The rule introduced in 1951 ensures that these trophies remain in the hands of their correct recipients.

In 2012, an exception was made when 15 Oscars given before 1951 were sold in an auction. The incident raised more than $ 3 million, in which the best screenplay Oscar was sold for the Citizen of Highlight Herman Macivicz, which received $ 588,455.

Another famous transaction included Michael Jackson, who allegedly bought the best picture Oscar for Gon the Wind in $ 1.54 million in 1940 in 1999 Sothabi auction.

Despite these rare examples, the regulation of the academy is firmly made, ensuring that the Oscar is a symbol of achievement rather than an object.

45-second limit for acceptance speeches

Winning the Oscars is a career-defined moment, but the winners are expected to keep their acceptance speeches brief. The academy implements the 45-second range on speeches to maintain the flow of function and avoids pulling the show for a very long time.

Jeet Yang, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, recently encouraged the winners to “Hardik, Comedy, if you wish, if you wish, if you wish, at a dinner with Oscar nominations.

The longest speech in the history of the Oscars was given by Greer Garson, who won the best actress for Mrs. Mishra in 1943. He spoke for five minutes, touching the subjective nature of the award ceremonies.

In Stark Contrast, Patty Duke made the shortest speech in 1963 when she won the best supporting actress for the miracle worker – a simple “thanks” was enough.

Other brief speeches include Alfred Hitchcock, who in 1968 Irving ji. While accepting the Thalberg Memorial Award, just said “thank you, very really”.

Why are the names of the winners sealed in the envelope?

The tradition of sealing the names of Oscar winners in the envelope is 1940, when Los Angeles Times leaked the winners before the official announcement.

To prevent such incidents from resolving, the academy adopted a new safety measure: the names of the winners are now sealed in the envelope until they appear on the stage.

Accounting firm is responsible for hijacking the pricewaterhouses (PWC) ballot papers and handing over the sealed envelope to the presenter.

To ensure the highest level of security, three envelopes are produced for each award category. These envelopes are designed by Los Angeles-based designer Mark Freedland, and they facilitate a specific art deco-inspired satin gold foil.

Gold foil inside the envelope holds a heavyweight Ecru card with the famous phrase: “And the Oscar goes …” The winner’s name is printed in a charcoal ink, ensuring that the moment of revelation remains an exciting and suspicious part of the ceremony.

A star-staded evening

This year’s ceremony will have an impressive array of performance and presenter. Conan O’Brien first hosts duties, bringing his intellect and attraction to the Oscars on stage.

The demonstrations will include Queen Latifa, who would pay tribute to the famous music manufacturer Quinesi Jones, Ray, a British singer-songman, and Lisa from the K-Pop sensation Blackpink. Additionally, Ariana Grande and Synthia Erivo – the film wicked by critics will perform live during the ceremony, as the film racks 10 nominations.

Who is in Hollywood’s talent in the list of presenter, such as Dave Botista, Harrison Ford, Gall Gadot, Andrew Garfield and Zo Saladana. The association of him is the previous acting winners like Emma Stone and Robert Downey Jr., as well as notable figures like Opra Winfrey and Selena Gomez. These luminas will announce the winners in various categories, adding the night star-staded environment.

Oscar night traditions and fun facts

The Academy Awards are inserted into history and tradition, from the prestigious red carpets to the leading moments for the prize announcements. But there are some bizarre facts that make the Oscars even more attractive:

• Oscars are made of Statue Bronze: Although the Oscar statches appear to be made of gold, they are actually made of a bronze alloy and coated with gold platings. They were originally made of pure gold, but were later replaced to reduce the cost.
• First Oscar Ceremony: The first Academy Awards ceremony was held in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. It was a private dinner event with the presence of only 270 guests.
• Oscar is seen worldwide: The Academy Award is one of the most viewed television programs globally, with millions of viewers tuned out of more than 200 countries and regions around the world. It aired live in many languages, which reaches the audience beyond Hollywood.
• The youngest and oldest winner: The youngest Oscar winner in history is Tatam O’Neel, who won the Best Supporting Actress for Paper Moon (1973) at just 10 years old. The oldest winner is Christopher Plmar, who won the Best Supporting Actor for the beginning (2010) at the age of 82.

The Academy Awards are not only about who wins – they are the best celebrations in cinema, one night to honor the extraordinary achievements of filmmakers, actors and crew from all over the world.