"LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL" ANNOUNCES "GIRLS NIGHT OUT: OSCAR(R) EDITION"

One Lucky Viewer and Her Friends Will Receive a Trip to Hollywood, A Memorable Night Out with Kelly Ripa, and the Red Carpet Treatment

New York, NY - January 14, 2013 - On February 25, 2013 top morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" returns to Hollywood for the show's second post-Oscar(R) broadcast, just hours after the 85th Academy Awards(R) presentation comes to a close. But this time, "LIVE" wants to bring along one lucky group of girlfriends for all the glitz and glamour with "Girls Night Out: Oscar Edition."

"LIVE" has treated past "Girls Night Out" winners to fabulous evenings in Las Vegas and New York City, and now it's on to star-studded Hollywood, Calif. The search is on to find a group of friends in need of time away from work, kids and the home front. The winners will enjoy a five-night stay in one of Los Angeles' hottest hotels, an exciting night on the town with Kelly Ripa, and $2,500 in spending money. But that's not all - the winning ladies also will be treated like A-Listers with exclusive seats at the legendary Oscar red carpet, and VIP tickets for "LIVE's After Oscar Show."

Details about the contest are available on "LIVE's" website, www.LIVEKellyandMichael.com.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2012 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the Dolby Theatre(TM) at Hollywood & Highland Center(R), and televised live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.

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.

About "LIVE with Kelly and Michael"

Emmy Award-winning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" is distributed in national syndication by Disney-ABC Domestic Television. Produced by WABC-TV in New York and executive produced by Michael Gelman, "LIVE" airs in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Visit "LIVE" on the web at LIVEKellyandMichael.com, on Facebook, or follow "LIVE" on Twitter, @KellyandMichael.