The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that 10 animated short films will advance in the voting process for the 85th Academy Awards.

The Academy announces the submission of 21 features for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 85th Academy Awards.

56 animated short films qualify for the 2012 Oscar race.

The deadline for submissions to qualify in the Animated Feature Film category for the 85th Academy Awards is November 1.

ABC Television announces that Seth MacFarlane will host the telecast for the 85th Annual Academy Awards.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC announce key dates for the 85th Academy Awards season.

The Scientific and Technical Awards Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces scientific and technical achievements selected for further awards consideration.

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences approved rules for the 85th Academy Awards.

Thirty-five students from 20 U.S. colleges and universities have been selected as finalists in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 39th Annual Student Academy Awards competition, including nine animated shorts.

Under a 20-year deal, the theater formerly known as the Kodak has been renamed the Dolby Theatre, and will remain the home for the Academy Awards through at least 2033.