Are you familiar with the procedures and traditions of the Oscar ceremony? Step into the glamorous world of Hollywood’s grandest night and challenge your understanding of its inner workings. From the red carpet glitz to the envelope reveals, the Oscars are a spectacle of tradition and prestige.
Beneath the glimmer lies an intricate system of protocols that determine nominees and winners, each step marking a culmination of months of anticipation. Take this trivia to learn about the fascinating procedures and events that shape this prestigious celebration of cinema.
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The Oscar for Best Sound was not handed out in the first ceremony. Which year was it presented?
1950
1950
1930
1930
1942
1942
1936
1936
What is the time limit the Academy set for speeches in 2010?
30 seconds
30 seconds
2 minutes
2 minutes
45 seconds
45 seconds
1 minute
1 minute
Which edition of the Academy Awards is the longest ceremony ever?
74th
74th
82nd
82nd
59th
59th
30th
30th
in 1989, the Oscar show producer Allan Carr changed the phase announcing the winner to ‘And the Oscar goes to…’ so it wouldn’t seem as competitive. What was the phrase pre-1989?
Clap your hands for…’
Clap your hands for…’
This award goes to…’
This award goes to…’
And the winner is…’
And the winner is…’
Stand up…’
Stand up…’
How many people tuned in to watch the 70th Academy Awards in 1998?
47 million
47 million
63 million
63 million
52.5 million
52.5 million
35 million
35 million
Which male person was the most honoured individual at a single ceremony?
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Walt Disney
Walt Disney
Katherine Hepburn
Katherine Hepburn
Bong Joon Ho
Bong Joon Ho
During the 55th Academy Awards in 1983, only one of big 4 Oscar categories did not go to Britain. Which category is it?
Best Picture
Best Picture
Best Actor
Best Actor
Best Director
Best Director
Best Actress
Best Actress
How long was the longest speech give by Greer Garson after her 1942 Oscar for Best Actress?
4 minutes
4 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
7 minutes
7 minutes
How many actors won consecutive Academy Awards?
2
2
0
0
5
5
7
7
How many actors won both an Oscar and a Razzie on the same weekend?
12
12
3
3
9
9
0
0
Which actress did John Travolta butcher the name of live at the 87th Academy Awards in 2015?
Ruth Negga
Ruth Negga
Quvenzhane Wallis
Quvenzhane Wallis
Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel
Charlie Theron
Charlie Theron
Walt Disney holds the record of Oscar nomination. How many did he have?
59
59
34
34
32
32
29
29
How many Golden Globes awards have been refused in its entire history?
0
0
2
2
5
5
10
10
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