The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will hold their 81st Annual Oscar event on February 22, 2009.  Live from the Kodak Theatre, the ABC broadcast will be hosted by Hugh Jackman and will air at 5PT/8ET.

The Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars, recognize excellence in the film industry among directors, actors and writers.  The first ceremony was held in 1929 and was hosted by Douglas Fairbanks.

And the Oscar goes to….?   Check out the fact box regarding this year’s field of nominees.

See complete Oscar nominee list here.

Photo gallery of ‘Best Picture’ nominations below.

For a walk down memory lane, check out last years winners and red carpet.

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