MAJOR Changes Coming To Academy Awards

This year, the biggest Oscar surprise may come on nomination day. Or maybe it won’t. And to the Academy in charge of these things, that’s the entire point.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science announced late Tuesday some major changes to its nominating process, including a revamping of its Best Picture category. A few years after widening…

Winners for the 82nd Academy Awards

Actor in a Leading Role Jeff Bridges in “Crazy Heart”

Actor in a Supporting Role Christoph Waltz in “Inglourious Basterds”

Actress in a Leading Role Sandra Bullock in “The Blind Side” Actress in a Supporting Role Mo’Nique in “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” Animated Feature Film “Up” Pete Docter

Art Direction “Avatar” Art Direction: Rick Carter and Robert Stromberg; Set Decoration: Kim Sinclair

Cinematography “Avatar” Mauro Fiore

Costume Design “The Young…