The87th Academy Awardsceremony, presented by theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences(AMPAS), honored the bestfilms of 2014and took place on February 22, 2015, at theDolby TheatreinHollywood,Los Angelesbeginning at 5:30 p.m.PST/ 8:30 p.m.EST.During the ceremony, AMPAS presentedAcademy Awards(commonly referred to as Oscars) in 24 categories. The ceremony was televised in the United States byABC,produced byNeil MeronandCraig Zadanand directed byHamish Hamilton.[8][9]ActorNeil Patrick Harrishosted the ceremony for the first time.[10]
| 87th Academy Awards | |
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 Official poster | |
| Date | February 22, 2015 |
| Site | Dolby Theatre Hollywood,Los Angeles,California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | Neil Patrick Harris[1] |
| Preshow hosts |
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| Produced by | |
| Directed by | Hamish Hamilton[4] |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) |
| Most awards | Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)andThe Grand Budapest Hotel(4) |
| Most nominations | Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)andThe Grand Budapest Hotel(9) |
| TV in the United States | |
| Network | ABC |
| Duration | 3 hours, 43 minutes[5] |
| Ratings |
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In related events, the Academy held its 6th AnnualGovernors Awardsceremony at the Grand Ballroom of theHollywood and Highland Centeron November 8, 2014.[11]On February 7, 2015, in a ceremony at theBeverly Wilshire HotelinBeverly Hills, California,theAcademy Awards for Technical Achievementwere presented by hostsMargot RobbieandMiles Teller.[12]
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)won four awards, includingBest Picture.[13][14]Other winners includedThe Grand Budapest Hotelwith four awards,Whiplashwith three, andAmerican Sniper,Big Hero 6,Boyhood,Citizenfour,Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1,Feast,Ida,The Imitation Game,Interstellar,The Phone Call,Selma,Still Alice,andThe Theory of Everythingwith one. The telecast garnered more than 37 million viewers in the United States.
Winners and nominees
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The nominees for the 87th Academy Awards were announced on January 15, 2015, at 5:30 a.m. PST (13:30UTC), at theSamuel Goldwyn Theaterin Beverly Hills, California, by directorsJ. J. AbramsandAlfonso Cuarón,Academy presidentCheryl Boone Isaacsand actorChris Pine.[15]For the first time, nominations for all 24 competitive categories were announced.[15]Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)andThe Grand Budapest Hoteltied for the most nominations with nine each.[16]
The winners were announced during the awards ceremony on February 22, 2015.[17]For the first time since the expansion of theBest Picturenominee roster at the82nd ceremonyin 2010, every Best Picture nominee won at least one award.[18]Birdmanwas the first film to win Best Picture without an editing nomination sinceOrdinary People(1980).[19]Alejandro G. Iñárritubecame the second consecutive Mexican to win forBest Directorafter Cuarón who won for helmingGravity.[20]At age 84,Robert Duvallwas the oldest male acting nominee in Oscar history.[21] Having won for his work onGravitythe year before,Emmanuel Lubezkibecame the fourth person to win two consecutiveBest Cinematographyawards.John Tollwas the last one who accomplished this feat for his work on 1994'sLegends of the Falland 1995'sBraveheart.[22]
Awards
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Winners are listed first, highlighted inboldface,and indicated with a double dagger (‡).[23]
Governors Awards
editThe Academy held its 6th AnnualGovernors Awardsceremony on November 8, 2014, during which the following awards were presented:[11][24]
- Honorary Academy Awards
- Jean-Claude Carrière— Whose elegantly crafted screenplays elevate the art of screenwriting to the level of literature.[25]
- Hayao Miyazaki— A master storyteller whose animated artistry has inspired filmmakers and audiences around the world.[25]
- Maureen O'Hara— One of Hollywood's brightest stars, whose inspiring performances glowed with passion, warmth and strength.[25]
- Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
- Harry Belafonte— For a lifetime of demonstrating how art is ennobled by ceaseless courage and conscience.[25]
Films with multiple nominations and awards
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The following 17 films received multiple nominations:
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The following three films received multiple awards:
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Presenters and performers
editThe following individuals, listed in order of appearance, presented awards or performed musical numbers.[26][27]
Presenters
edit- ^Introduced as "Glom Gazingo" in this segment
Performers
edit| Name(s) | Role | Performed |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Oremus | Musical arranger and conductor | Orchestral |
| Neil Patrick Harris Anna Kendrick Jack Black |
Performers | "Moving Pictures" during the opening segment |
| Maroon 5 | Performers | "Lost Stars"fromBegin Again |
| Tegan and Sara The Lonely Island Will Arnett ?uestlove Mark Mothersbaugh |
Performers | "Everything Is Awesome"fromThe Lego Movie |
| Tim McGraw | Performer | "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" fromGlen Campbell: I'll Be Me |
| Rita Ora | Performer | "Grateful"fromBeyond the Lights |
| Jennifer Hudson | Performer | "I Can't Let Go"during the annualIn Memoriamtribute |
| Common John Legend |
Performers | "Glory"fromSelma |
| Lady Gaga | Performer | "The Sound of Music","My Favorite Things","Edelweiss",and"Climb Ev'ry Mountain"fromThe Sound of Music |
Ceremony information
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Riding on the success of theprevious year's ceremonywhich garnered its highest viewership figures in over a decade, the Academy rehired producersNeil MeronandCraig Zadanfor the third consecutive year. "Their showmanship has elevated the show to new heights and we are excited to keep the momentum going with this creative partnership," said AMPAS presidentCheryl Boone Isaacsin a press release announcing the selection.[3]In October 2014, actorNeil Patrick Harris,who previously hosted four Tony Awards ceremonies between2009and2013and twoPrimetime Emmy Awardstelecasts in2009and2013,was chosen as host of the 2015 gala.[28]Meron and Zadan explained their decision to hire the television and theatre star saying, "We are thrilled to have Neil host the Oscars. We have known him his entire adult life, and we have watched him explode as a great performer in feature films, television and stage. To work with him on the Oscars is the perfect storm, all of his resources and talent coming together on a global stage."[29]Harris expressed that it was truly an honor and a thrill to be asked to host Academy Awards commenting, "I grew up watching the Oscars and was always in such awe of some of the greats who hosted the show. To be asked to follow in the footsteps ofJohnny Carson,Billy Crystal,Ellen DeGeneres,and everyone else who had the great fortune of hosting is a bucket list dream come true. "[30]
Shortly after his selection, several reports were released indicating that DeGeneres and other comedians such as2005 ceremonyhostChris Rockand actressJulia Louis-Dreyfusdeclined the offer to host the program, and Harris was a last-minute choice as emcee.[31]Nevertheless, both Meron and Zadan denied such allegations and insisted that Harris was their only choice saying, "After every Oscar show there is always a discussion as to who will host the next one. Many names are discussed and sometimes even floated without there being any formal offers. At times, these casual discussions take on a life of their own, and some are eager to break a story without knowing the facts. Neil Patrick Harris received the Academy's formal offer."[32]
Several other people were also involved with the production of the ceremony.Stephen Oremusserved as musical director and conductor for the event.[27]Derek McLanereturned to design a new set and stage design for the show.[33]During the ceremony, actorChanning Tatumintroduced a group called "Team Oscar", which consisted of six young film students from colleges across the country selected by AMPAS whose role was to deliver Oscar statuettes to the presenters during the gala.[34]Oscar-winning husband-and-wife songwritersRobert LopezandKristen Anderson-Lopezcomposed Harris's opening number entitled "Moving Pictures".[35]MusiciansQuestloveandMark Mothersbaughand actorWill Arnettmade cameos during the performance of Best Original Song nominee "Everything Is Awesome".[36]
Box office performance of nominated films
edit| Film | Pre-nomination (Before Jan. 16) |
Post-nomination (Jan. 16-Feb. 22) |
Post-awards (After Feb. 22) |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Sniper | $3.4 million | $316 million | $30.1 million | $350 million |
| Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) | $26.6 million | $11.2 million | $4.6 million | $42.3 million |
| Boyhood | $24.4 million | $942,668 | $36,767 | $25.3 million |
| The Grand Budapest Hotel | $59.1 million | N/A | N/A | $59.1 million |
| The Imitation Game | $42.8 million | $41.1 million | $7.2 million | $91.2 million |
| Selma | $16.6 million | $33.0 million | $2.5 million | $52.1 million |
| The Theory of Everything | $26.2 million | $7.9 million | $1.8 million | $35.9 million |
| Whiplash | $6.2 million | $5.1 million | $1.8 million | $13.1 million |
For the first time since 2007, none of the Best Picture nominees had grossed $100 million before the nominations were announced (compared with three from the previous year).[38][39]The combined gross of the eight Best Picture nominees at the American and Canadian box offices was $205 million, with an average of $25.6 million per film.[37]
None of the eight Best Picture nominees was among the top 50 release in box office during nominations. When the nominations were announced on January 15, 2015,The Grand Budapest Hotelwas the highest-grossing film among the Best Picture nominees with $59.1 million in domestic box office receipts.[37]The Imitation Gamewas the second-highest-grossing film with $42.7 million; this was followed byBirdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)($26.6 million),The Theory of Everything($26.2 million),Boyhood($24.3 million),Selma($16.5 million),Whiplash($6.2 million), and finallyAmerican Sniper($3.3 million).[37][A]
Of the top 50 grossing movies of the year, 23 nominations went to 13 films on the list. OnlyBig Hero 6(9th),How to Train Your Dragon 2(16th), andInto the Woods(25th) were nominated for Best Picture, Best Animated Feature or any of the directing, acting or screenwriting awards. The other top 50 box office hits that earned nominations wereGuardians of the Galaxy(1st),Captain America: The Winter Soldier(3rd),The Lego Movie(4th),Maleficent(6th),The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies(7th),X-Men: Days of Future Past(8th),Dawn of the Planet of the Apes(10th),Interstellar(15th), andUnbroken(27th).[40]
This was the first time since the73rd Academy Awardsin 2000 the highest-grossing film of the year worldwide (Mission Impossible 2) had no Oscar nominations. The highest-grossing film of 2014 worldwide wasTransformers: Age of Extinctionbut didn't receive any Oscar nominations.
Criticism regarding lack of diversity among nominees
editShortly after the nominations were announced, many news media outlets highlighted the lack of racial diversity amongst the nominees in major award categories.[41][42][43]According to Tatiana Siegel ofThe Hollywood Reporter,it was the second time since 1998 that all 20 acting nominees were ofCaucasiandescent.[44]The New York TimescolumnistDavid Carrpointed out the omission ofAva DuVernayandDavid Oyelowoin directing and lead acting categories. He also noted that these nominations heavily contrasted last year's nominations that included Best Picture winner12 Years a Slaveand Best Supporting Actress winnerLupita Nyong'o.[45]
As a result, the Academy was ridiculed by theBlack Twittercommunity and became the target of hashtag movements such as #OscarsSoWhite and #WhiteOscars.[46][47]In addition, U.S. Democratic Party CongressmanTony Cárdenaswrote a letter voicing his concerns regarding AMPAS and diversity, stating: "While the issue of diversity in the entertainment industry is a much deeper problem, without an easy solution, it is unfortunate to see such a revered American institution fail to fully reflect our nation." Cárdenas went on to say that he was willing to work with Academy officials in making the entertainment industry more representative of different ethnicities.[48]
In response to criticism about lack of diversity, AMPAS President Isaacs told reporter Sandy Cohen from theAssociated Pressthat the Academy was "committed to seeking out diversity of voice and opinion."[49]She refrained from addressing the lack of diversity of that year's nominees, although stated that she was proud of all the nominees and praisedSelmaas a "fantastic motion picture".[49]
Several days before the awards gala, theNational Action Networkled by civil rights activistAl Sharptonand several other organizations planned to demonstrate near the ceremony at theDolby Theatrebefore and during the telecast.[50]However, the protest was canceled in light of DuVernay pleading with black activists to instead pursue a direct dialogue with Academy leadership.[51]
Critical reception
editThe show received a mixed reception from media publications. Some media outlets were more critical of the show.HitFixtelevision columnistAlan Sepinwallcommented, "It ran on and on and on and on so much that when host Neil Patrick Harris finally got around to paying off a running gag about his Oscar predictions being locked in a box on stage left, he had to stop to explain the bit to us all over again." In addition, he observed, "Either the production consumed Harris, the writing failed him, or he picked a very strange night to go off-brand."[52]Hal Boedeker of theOrlando Sentinelwrote, "Harris headlined a blah production number to start the show. His running shtick about Oscar predictions grew tiresome." He concluded his review saying, "The music saved this Oscar telecast, but it was still a long, tedious show. The highlight reel will make it look better than it was."[53]Television criticAlessandra StanleyfromThe New York Timessaid, "Oscar nights almost always drag on too long, but this one was a slog almost from the very beginning." She also quipped, "The political speeches were somber, but they turned out to be more lively and bracing than any of Harris' skits."[54]
Other media outlets received the broadcast more positively. Television critic Matthew Gilbert ofThe Boston Globecommented, "Neil Patrick Harris was very Neil Patrick Harrisy Sunday night in his first round as Oscars host. He was calm and cheerful and vanilla as usual, always ready with a lightly snarky joke and always eager to jump into a big production number involving old-timey choreography. He's a pro at hosting, after his Tony and Emmy gigs, and it showed during the ABC telecast in his endlessly relaxed and open energy." He also wrote despite several production gaffes and an uneven pace, the show moved along "with a minimum of pain."[55]The Times-Picayunecolumnist Dave Walker wrote, "Harris played it like he was basically born to do it—light on his feet working the crowd or at center stage without his pants, winkingly self-deprecating, moving-right-along when his prepared material didn't land (which was too often)—and he now may have a job for life if he wants it." Furthermore, praised the cast and several musical numbers from the show.[56]David Rooney ofThe Hollywood Reporterquipped, "Harris displayed winning charm and appealing insouciance, sprinkling the gags with moments of self-deprecation." In addition, he remarked that several of the acceptance speeches and musical numbers provided a mix of humor, fun, and sincerity.[57]
Ratings and reception
editThe American telecast on ABC drew in an average 37.26 million people over it length, which was a 15% decrease from theprevious year's ceremony.[6]An estimated 63 million total viewers watched all or part of the awards.[58]The show also earned lowerNielsen ratingscompared to the previous ceremony with 20.6% of households watching over a 33 share.[7]In addition, the program scored a lower 18–49 demo rating with an 11.0 ratings over a 26 share.[59]It was the lowest viewership for an Academy Awards telecast since the81st ceremonyheld in 2009.[60]
In July 2015, the ceremony presentation received eight nominations for the67th Primetime Emmys.[61]The following month, the ceremony won one of those nominations forOutstanding Technical Direction, Camera Work, and Video Control for a Limited Series, Movie, or Special(Technical Directors: Eric Becker, Rick Edwards, John Pritchett, and Rod Wardell; Cameras: Rob Balton, Danny Bonilla, Robert Del Russo, David Eastwood, Suzanne Ebner, Pat Gleason, Ed Horton, Marc Hunter, Jay Kulick, Brian Lataille, Tore Livia, Steve Martyniuk, Lyn Noland, Rob Palmer, David Plakos, Camera, Jofre Romero, Danny Webb, Mark Whitman, and Easter Xua; Video Control: Terrance Ho, Guy Jones, and Keith Winikoff).[62]
In Memoriam
editThe annualIn Memoriamsegment was presented by actressMeryl Streep.[63]The montage featured an excerpt of the "Love Theme" fromSophie's ChoicebyMarvin Hamlisch.[64]At the conclusion of the tribute, singerJennifer Hudsonperformed the song "I Can't Let Go"from the television seriesSmash.[65]
- Mickey Rooney– Actor
- Paul Mazursky– Director, screenwriter
- Geoffrey Holder– Actor
- Nadia Bronson – Marketing executive
- James Garner– Actor
- Elizabeth Peña– Actress
- Alan Hirschfield– Executive
- Edward Herrmann– Actor
- Maya Angelou– Poet
- Lorenzo Semple, Jr.– Screenwriter
- George L. Little– Costume designer
- James Rebhorn– Actor
- Menahem Golan– Producer, director
- James Shigeta– Actor
- Anita Ekberg– Actress
- Paul Apted– Sound editor
- H. R. Giger– Special effects artist
- Sanford E. Reisenbach– Marketing executive
- Malik Bendjelloul– Documentarian
- Virna Lisi– Actress
- Louis Jourdan– Actor
- Gordon Willis– Cinematographer
- Richard Attenborough– Actor, director
- Oswald Morris– Cinematographer
- Tom Rolf– Film editor
- L. M. Kit Carson– Writer, actor
- Ruby Dee– Actress
- Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.– Producer
- Martha Hyer– Actress
- Andrew V. McLaglen– Director
- Jimmy T. Murakami– Animator, director
- Robin Williams– Actor
- William Greaves– Documentarian
- Joseph Viskocil– Special effects artist
- Rod Taylor– Actor
- Stewart Stern– Writer
- Luise Rainer– Actress
- Dick Smith– Makeup artist
- Lauren Bacall– Actress
- Walt Martin– Sound mixer
- Charles Champlin– Film critic
- Pennie Dupont – Casting director
- Herb Jeffries– Actor
- Misty Upham– Actress
- Eli Wallach– Actor
- Gabriel García Márquez– Writer
- Frank Yablans– Studio executive
- Alain Resnais– Director
- Bob Hoskins– Actor
- Mike Nichols– Director
See also
editNotes
edit- A^:American Sniperopened in wide release on January 16, where it became thenumber-one filmat the American box office for three consecutive weekends.[66]The film eventually became the highest grossing film at the American and Canadian box office released in 2014.[67]
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External links
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Official websites
- Academy Awards Official websiteArchivedSeptember 9, 2014, at theWayback Machine
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Official websiteArchivedJanuary 22, 2009, at theWayback Machine
- Oscar's ChannelArchivedFebruary 26, 2019, at theWayback MachineatYouTube(run by theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences)
News resources
- Oscars 2015ArchivedMay 22, 2019, at theWayback MachineBBC News
- Oscars 2015The Guardian
Analysis
- 2014 Academy Awards Winners and HistoryArchivedOctober 30, 2015, at theWayback MachineFilmsite
- Academy Awards, USA: 2015ArchivedDecember 24, 2016, at theWayback MachineInternet Movie Database
Other resources