25 fun facts about the Oscars

Meryl Streep 84th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars) held at the Kodak Theatre - Press Room Los Angeles, California - 26.02.12 Featuring: Meryl Streep Where: CA, United States When: 27 Feb 2012 Credit: WENN

Here are some little-known facts about the Academy Awards ceremony, which recognizes excellence in film around the world.

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  • Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, on-set of the Film, “The Sound of Music”, 1965 When: 01 Jan 1965 Credit: Glasshouse Images/Cover Images
  • Mandatory Credit: Photo by Amanda Schwab/Starpix/Shutterstock (5631247r) Academy Award statuette ‘Meet the Oscars’ Grand Central Ribbon Cutting, New York, America – 22 Feb 2012 Melissa Leo attends the ribbon cutting for the 84th Annual Academy Awards ‘Meet The Oscars’ at Grand Central Terminal