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Academy's Ric Robertson Promises Secure Online Voting - and Promises Not to Kill Globes Parties

September 18, 2012 By Steve Pond 39 weeks ago

The real effect of moving Oscar nominations to Jan. 10, says AMPAS COO Ric Robertson, is to allow voters and viewers more time to see the nominees

  

Tom Sherak's Exit Interview: 'We're Not a Ma-and-Pa Organization Anymore'

July 29, 2012 By Steve Pond 46 weeks ago

As his three years in office come to an end, Academy president Tom Sherak reflects on executive unheaval, controversial rule changes and the Brett Ratner fiasco

  

Academy Names Andy Horn Chief Financial Officer

July 18, 2012 By Steve Pond 48 weeks ago

Academy continues restructuring of executive offices, creates CFO position for longtime controller Andy Horn

  

An Earlier Oscars Looks Likely - Just Not for 2013

March 14, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Earlier Oscar nominations will allow the Academy to test its new electronic voting system

  

Tom Sherak: Academy Could Decide on Moving Oscars Date by March

February 2, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Academy president Tom Sherak and COO Ric Robertson talk about moving the Oscars date, leaving the Kodak and messing with Harvey Weinstein

  

Oscar Ballots Are in the Mail -- For the Last Time?

February 1, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

With online Oscar voting scheduled to begin next year, the Academy's endearing ballot-mailing ritual may be coming to an end

  

Academy CEO Dawn Hudson Under Fire From AMPAS Sources

January 7, 2012 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

But is her job really in jeopardy, or is this just an attempt to embarrass her publicly?

  

Academy Names Christina Kounelias Chief Marketing Officer

July 29, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Appointment of longtime New Line marketing exec continues revamping of AMPAS' executive structure

  

Bruce Davis Departs: Snapshots From a 30-Year Academy Run

July 1, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

On the retirement of the Academy's top staffer, a look back at snafus, power plays and battles won and lost

  

12 Burning Questions for the Oscars' New Dawn

June 1, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

As Dawn Hudson comes aboard as the Academy's new CEO, she'll be facing questions about the future of the troubled telecast -- and more

  

Considering the New Dawn for Oscar

April 11, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Oscar-watchers consider new AMPAS chief Dawn Hudson, and what her appointment means for the Academy

  

New AMPAS COO Ric Robertson Says He's 'Absolutely' Sticking Around

April 8, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Passed over for top position, longtime Academy exec says he's committed to working with Dawn Hudson as COO

  

The New Academy Execs: It Really Takes Two?

April 8, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The new CEO and COO of the Academy are a study in contrasts

  

Academy Names Dawn Hudson CEO, Ric Robertson COO

April 8, 2011 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

AMPAS board replaces retiring executive director Bruce Davis with one longtime staffer, one outsider

  
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