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   Academy Elects Hawk Koch as Its New President

   7:08 pm 7/31/2012

   • by Kimberly Nordyke

   He succeeds Tom Sherak, who has held the unpaid position since 2009.Read more

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   Tom Sherak on His 8 Biggest Challenges as Academy President (Q&A)

   5:00 am 7/31/2012

   • by Alex Ben Block

   On his last day as AMPAS chief, the veteran executive reflects on how to fix the Oscars, the hiring of Dawn Hudson, the new movie museum and more. Read more

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   'Dark Knight Rises' Prompts Mixed Reaction From Academy Members

   2:56 pm 7/23/2012

   • by Alex Ben Block

   UPDATED: Members packed the house for a screening Saturday night, as Academy President Tom Sherak asked for a moment of silence. Read more

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   The Academy Officially Opens 'Oscars Outdoors' Venue

   1:14 pm 5/22/2012

   • by Kimmy Ratican

   Hollywood's open-air theater is now open for weekend screenings of classic and family-friendly films.Read more

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   Academy to Launch New Outdoor Screening Facility in Hollywood in June

   11:36 am 5/7/2012

   • by Gregg Kilday

   The open-air theater has been built on the land once earmarked for an elaborate movie museum.Read more

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   Warners' Jeff Robinov To Be Honored at 38th Dinner of Champions

   3:49 pm 5/3/2012

   • by Gregg Kilday

   The annual event, benefiting the National MS Society of Southern California, is set for Sept. 24 at the Century Plaza Hotel.Read more

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   'Hunger Games' Star Jennifer Lawrence to Announce Academy Awards Nominations

   11:39 am 1/9/2012

   • by Lauren Schutte

   The actress, whose "Winter's Bone" performance was nominated for an Oscar last year, will join Academy president Tom Sherak for the reveal Jan. 24. Read more

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   Disney's Bob Iger to Chair the Capital Campaign To Raise Funds for the New Academy Museum

   12:44 pm 12/7/2011

   • by Gregg Kilday

   Tom Hanks and Annette Bening to serve as co-chairs of the effort to fund construction costs and establish a $50 million endowment.Read more

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   Academy President Implores Members to Watch Movies, Not Screeners (Exclusive)

   4:23 pm 11/30/2011

   • by Tim Appelo

   UPDATED: Tom Sherak sends follow-up email to Academy clarifying his original letter.Read more

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    Producer Brian Grazer Facing a Welcome Oscar Dilemma

    5:37 pm 11/18/2011

    • by Gregg Kilday

    The film producer will face scrutiny as he oversees the Academy Awards while campaigning for the Clint Eastwood-directed historical drama "J. Edgar."Read more

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