The 2010 Academy Awards

An Academy Award, also known as the Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)[1] to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The formal ceremony at which the awards are presented is one of the most prominent award ceremonies in the world, and is televised live in more than 200 countries annually.

The most recent ceremony, honoring films in 2010, was held at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011.