Since the Oscar has been closed for several days, let tell you some history about the Oscar-Academy Awards.
No Surprises
There was little suspense when the awards were presented that night: the recipients had already been announced three months earlier. That all changed the following year, however, when the Academy decided to keep the results secret until the ceremony but gave a list in advance to newspapers for publication at 11 p.m. on the night of the Awards. This policy continued until 1940 when, much to the Academy’s consternation, the Los Angeles Times broke the embargo and published the names of the winners in its evening edition – which was readily available to guests arriving for the ceremony. That prompted the Academy in 1941 to adopt the sealed-envelope system still in use today.
Fifteen statuettes were awarded at the first ceremony for cinematic achievements in 1927 and 1928. The first Best Actor winner was acclaimed German tragedian Emil Jannings, who had to return to Europe before the ceremony. The Academy granted his request to receive the trophy early, making his statuette the very first Academy Award ever presented.
Public Interest Grows Quickly
The first presentation was the only one to escape a media audience; by the second year, enthusiasm for the Awards was such that a Los Angeles radio station produced a live one-hour broadcast of the event. The ceremony has been broadcast ever since.
The Academy continued to hand out the awards at banquets – held at the Ambassador and Biltmore hotels – until 1942, when increased attendance made these dinner ceremonies impractical. Starting with the 16th Oscar ceremony, which was held at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, the event has always been held at a theater.
In 1953, the first televised Oscar ceremony enabled millions throughout the United States and Canada to watch the proceedings. Broadcasting in color began in 1966, affording home viewers a chance to fully experience the dazzling allure of the event. Since 1969, the Oscar show has been broadcast internationally, now reaching movie fans in over 200 countries.
Archive for October, 2010
History-Academy Awards
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How to get budget accommodation in Gurgaon
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Gurgaon is witnessing a lot of people coming in every day. This is because of the city’s continuous development as a business and cultural hub. If you want to come to Gurgaon on business or for any other purpose, the first thing that you should decide is a place to stay. The usual answer to the accommodation problem is a hotel but that can be quite expansive. If you want a budget accommodation in Gurgaon, here is a guide on how to get one.
The best way to get a budget accommodation is to either opt for a rented house or to go for a guest house. Here is a look at both the options.
Rented House
One can rent a house in Gurgaon through any of the property brokers. One can also find some really good deals with a homely environment. They are cheap enough and serve their purpose really well.
The only problem is that in most cases a rented house is not furnished which may be a problem. Also the stay may not be as comfortable as it seems. There might be many problems when it comes to food and other amenities.
Guest House
A guest house is usually a popular option when it comes to getting a budget accommodation in Gurgaon. Usually a guest house charges significantly less than an expansive hotel.
Also a guest house does not have the problems of a rented house. It usually has a fully furnished room for short term as well as longer stays. The rooms are as good as a hotel’s and are equipped with all the basic amenities. Also there is a choice of rooms like a single room, a deluxe (both single and family) room as well as suites.
The best thing about the guest houses is that they offer different types of accommodations. You can choose a service apartment with all the amenities of an upper middle class home and a comfort level as good as your own home.
You can go for the guest rooms if you just want a place to sleep at night. You can also choose the wonderful bed and breakfast accommodation that offers a wonderful stay with a hearty breakfast everyday.
The best thing about a guest house is that even when you stay in a homely environment, you are treated as the guest of the house and are offered all luxuries at an affordable price.
Football World Cup ( Egypt 2009)
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Not only the importance of the World Cup under the age 20 FIFA to be one of the best current competitions at the international level, but it is characterized by its long history and track record, and the events that have been established in the memory of football throughout the ages. It is the second oldest tournament competition organized by the International Federation of football after the World Cup FIFA for adults, where due date of the first session of the Youth World Cup in 1997 in Tunisia, while Egypt will host the seventh session version later this year.
It is also the second largest tournament finals along with the World Cup, FIFA U-17 years, with each comprising 24 teams.
And saw lots of the final World Cup FIFA U-20 on Sunday night to celebrate a legendary temple of Luxor in Upper Egypt, where beauty of ancient Pharaonic civilization and magic performances scenery. It was the archaeological site, which dates back to 3,500 years, a great scene for the ceremony, under the title “Welcome to the magical land.”
And the drawing of lots ceremony was attended by about 300 dignitaries, where they are in receipt of a review of success. The difference tones mingled music and dance beautiful traditional and modern uniforms proudly each spectrum, to paint a wonderful painting embodied the rich and diverse cultures of the various popular to punish the host country over the centuries. Ringtones also accompanied the opera “Aida” present along the distance between the entrance to the temple and the internal foyer which hosted the ceremony of drawing of lots.
Presentation ceremony and launched a short documentary film evokes the diversity and interfaces Egypt, Arab State, where the country is an important tourist destination, it has a unique architecture and landscapes, sports facilities, great class. And the response of the audience dramatically with paintings by fireworks that add character to celebrate the ceremony of drawing lots, which suggests a successful session at grassroots level when the competition starts in September of this year.
The concert offered by the artist Egyptian Kabersahb global reputation Omar Khairat, who entertained the public by playing wonderful music on piano.
After a speech by Hassan Saqr, Chairman of National Sports Council, Mr. Samir Zaher, president of the federation of Egypt, took the floor, “Jack Warner”, Vice-President of the Federation International de Football Association FIFA and Chairman of the World Cup Under-20 FIFA, where he addressed the audience, saying: “The This is the best site for a draw ceremony I’ve seen in my life, as that we have not organized the drawing of lots in a place of historical significance such as this unique and historic architecture. “
Warner said: ”We are pleased to host this tournament for Egypt, and we are confident that the course will receive a great success in all five host cities. In the past, gave birth to stars in the volume of the tournament,” Diego Maradona “, ” Ronaldinho “and” Lionel Messi “, I think we put the future of the contest between the hands. Good luck to all 24 teams, and I look forward to see beautiful football and fun. “
the official logo for the World Cup Under-20 – Egypt 2009 Reflect a harmonious blend between the ancient civilization and culture of the modern era. And a design inspired by the Sphinx essence of the Egyptian nation, which gained over thousands of years, while the golden color in the logo represents the sun, the sands of the Sahara and the Kingdom of the Nile gold came the use of color
red, black and white to reflect the colors of the national flag of Egypt. World Cup FIFA U-20 Championship will be the second track International Federation hosted by Egypt, which hosted by the under-17 championship in 1997. The best 24 teams from all over the world will compete for the title in the period between 25 September and October 16, 2009.