THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK AND THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES ANNOUNCE DATE FOR THE 85TH ACADEMY AWARDS(R)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - The 85th Academy Awards nominations will be announced on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, and the Oscar(R) telecast will be presented on Sunday, February 24. The ceremony will take place at the Hollywood & Highland Center(R) in Hollywood, and will be televised live by the ABC Television Network to more than 225 countries.

ABOUT THE ACADEMY

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards - in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners - the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies.

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