The countdown is on to the Oscars and preps are continuing. The red carpet is covered in plastic as crews add more bling before all the glitz and glamour on Oscar Sunday.
The Oscar statues that will line the red carpet also made their first appearance on Thursday at the Dolby Theatre, while their smaller counterparts are safely tucked away until February 28th.
There have been 3,001 Oscar statuettes presented since the first Oscars (that includes the 3 Oscars presented at the Governors Awards event on November 14, 2015)
The Academy recently announced that Polich Tallix Fine Art Foundry, based in Rock Tavern, New York, will exclusively create its iconic Oscar statuettes, starting with the 88th Academy Awards. In a process that returns to the Oscar’s fine art roots, the statuettes will now be hand-cast in bronze before receiving its 24-karat gold finish.
Using a cast bronze Oscar from 1929, Polich Tallix artisans have...
The Oscar statues that will line the red carpet also made their first appearance on Thursday at the Dolby Theatre, while their smaller counterparts are safely tucked away until February 28th.
There have been 3,001 Oscar statuettes presented since the first Oscars (that includes the 3 Oscars presented at the Governors Awards event on November 14, 2015)
The Academy recently announced that Polich Tallix Fine Art Foundry, based in Rock Tavern, New York, will exclusively create its iconic Oscar statuettes, starting with the 88th Academy Awards. In a process that returns to the Oscar’s fine art roots, the statuettes will now be hand-cast in bronze before receiving its 24-karat gold finish.
Using a cast bronze Oscar from 1929, Polich Tallix artisans have...
- 2/26/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Academy has announced that Polich Tallix Fine Art Foundry, based in Rock Tavern, New York, will exclusively create its iconic Oscar statuettes, starting with the 88th Academy Awards. In a process that returns to the Oscar’s fine art roots, the statuettes will now be hand-cast in bronze before receiving its 24-karat gold finish.
“With the help of some 21st century technology, we’re able to honor the Oscar’s proud beginnings,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “The new statuette exemplifies impeccable craftsmanship and the enduring nature of art.”
Using a cast bronze Oscar from 1929, Polich Tallix artisans have restored subtle features of George Stanley’s original sculpture, which was based on sketches by MGM art director Cedric Gibbons. The overall size of the statuette remains the same.
“With this project, we’ve been entrusted with continuing a great tradition,” said Dick Polich, Polich Tallix founder and CEO.
“With the help of some 21st century technology, we’re able to honor the Oscar’s proud beginnings,” said Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs. “The new statuette exemplifies impeccable craftsmanship and the enduring nature of art.”
Using a cast bronze Oscar from 1929, Polich Tallix artisans have restored subtle features of George Stanley’s original sculpture, which was based on sketches by MGM art director Cedric Gibbons. The overall size of the statuette remains the same.
“With this project, we’ve been entrusted with continuing a great tradition,” said Dick Polich, Polich Tallix founder and CEO.
- 2/17/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Oscar statuette is the most iconic trophy in entertainment, and its classic look will soon get a (minor) makeover: The Academy announced this week that it will use a new manufacturer for the award starting this year, its first switch since 1982.
The coveted title of Oscar creator has now been bestowed upon Polich Tallix Fine Art Foundry, a company based in Rock Tavern, New York. Former manufacturer R.S. Owens & Company will continue to service and restore older statuettes, as well as create other awards and for The Academy (including the plaques handed out for the Scientific and Technical Awards).
According to The Academy, Polich Tallix based its slightly-updated design on the very first Oscar statuettes, using a bronze Oscar cast from 1929. The new trophy now boasts "restored subtle features of George Stanley's original sculpture, which was based on sketches by MGM art director Cedric Gibbons, " per The Academy,...
The coveted title of Oscar creator has now been bestowed upon Polich Tallix Fine Art Foundry, a company based in Rock Tavern, New York. Former manufacturer R.S. Owens & Company will continue to service and restore older statuettes, as well as create other awards and for The Academy (including the plaques handed out for the Scientific and Technical Awards).
According to The Academy, Polich Tallix based its slightly-updated design on the very first Oscar statuettes, using a bronze Oscar cast from 1929. The new trophy now boasts "restored subtle features of George Stanley's original sculpture, which was based on sketches by MGM art director Cedric Gibbons, " per The Academy,...
- 2/16/2016
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
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What a picture of the Oscar guy and host Ellen DeGeneres on the first official poster for the 86 Academy Awards! She looks great!!
Next Thursday morning, January 16th, the nominations will be announced Live and as in years past, Wamg will be reporting from inside the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. (8:30 a.m. Et / 5:30 a.m. Pt)
Achievements in up to 24 regular categories will be honored on March 2, 2014, at the 86th Academy Awards presentation at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center. However, the Academy won’t know how many statuettes it will actually hand out until the envelopes are opened on Oscar Night.
Have you caught the snappy Oscar trailer starring Ellen rockin’ the tux? I can’t wait to see her opening monologue.
Although the number of categories will be known prior to the ceremony, the possibility of ties and of...
What a picture of the Oscar guy and host Ellen DeGeneres on the first official poster for the 86 Academy Awards! She looks great!!
Next Thursday morning, January 16th, the nominations will be announced Live and as in years past, Wamg will be reporting from inside the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. (8:30 a.m. Et / 5:30 a.m. Pt)
Achievements in up to 24 regular categories will be honored on March 2, 2014, at the 86th Academy Awards presentation at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center. However, the Academy won’t know how many statuettes it will actually hand out until the envelopes are opened on Oscar Night.
Have you caught the snappy Oscar trailer starring Ellen rockin’ the tux? I can’t wait to see her opening monologue.
Although the number of categories will be known prior to the ceremony, the possibility of ties and of...
- 1/8/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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