Academy announces plans to send screeners in three categories that used to require attendance at special screenings, says transition to online voting increased participation

Oscar host Seth MacFarlane put a new spin on the traditional announcement of Oscar nominations -- can he possibly put a new spin on the show, too?

"Amour" star Emmanuelle Riva, the oldest Best Actress nominee ever, turns 86 on the day of the Oscars -- but she's not this year's only record-setter

The complete list of winners and nominees for this year's Oscars, telecast on Feb. 24

With 14 previous nominations between them, the "Skyfall" and "Lincoln" cinematographers head a field of ASC nominees that also includes "Anna Karenina," "Les Miserables" and "Life of Pi"

Longtime effects supervisor and Illusion Arts co-founder Bill Taylor will receive Academy's John A. Bonner Medal of Commendation

Steven Spielberg heads field of DGA Award nominees heavy with past winners, including Tom Hooper; award is one of the most reliable Oscar predictors

With several top contenders disqualified by WGA rules, the guild opts for a slate that also includes "Looper," "Life of Pi" and "The Master"

Nine technical achievements that have impacted the art of moviemaking will have their day in the sun on Feb. 9.

"Silver Linings Playbook," "Argo," "Life of Pi," "Django Unchained" and "Skyfall" are also in the running for top movie award from the Producers Guild of America; "The Master" isn't

A Top 10 list in the form of an Oscar ballot includes "Zero Dark Thirty," "Beasts of the Southern Wild," "Silver Linings Playbook," "Amour" ... plus "Skyfall" and "Wreck-It Ralph"

The field is narrowed from a record 71 submissions to nine semi-finalists, including "Amour," "The Intouchables," "No," "A Royal Affair" and "The Deep"