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87th Academy Awards
Name87th Academy Awards
DateFebruary 22, 2015
LocationDolby Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles
HostNeil Patrick Harris

87th Academy Awards. The 87th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best in film for 2014. The ceremony took place on February 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Neil Patrick Harris hosted the Oscars for the first time.

Background

The 87th Academy Awards ceremony was produced by Craig Zisk and Kathleen Kennedy, and directed by Hamish Hamilton. The ceremony was broadcast on ABC in the United States and globally in over 200 countries and territories through ABC's international network.

Ceremony

The ceremony featured several notable moments, including Neil Patrick Harris's opening performance of "The Star-Spangled Man with a Plan," a medley of songs from Muppet films. The show also included tributes to Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Williams, and Maya Angelou, who had all passed away in 2014.

Nominations and Winners

The 87th Academy Awards nominations were announced on January 15, 2015, by Sally Field, Maya Rudolph, and Meryl Streep. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) and The Grand Budapest Hotel each received nine nominations, while The Imitation Game and Whiplash received eight and seven nominations, respectively. Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) won four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Julianne Moore won the Best Actress award for her role in Still Alice, while Eddie Redmayne won the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything.

Performances

The ceremony featured several live performances, including a medley of Best Original Song nominees performed by Josh Groban, Idina Menzel, and Katy Perry. Sam Smith performed their Oscar-winning song, "Stay With Me," from the In the Heart of the Sea soundtrack.

Reception

The 87th Academy Awards ceremony received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising Neil Patrick Harris's hosting and the show's overall entertainment value. The ceremony drew an estimated 36.7 million viewers in the United States, making it the most-watched Academy Awards ceremony since 2009. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter both praised the show's well-balanced mix of comedy, drama, and music. Billboard noted that the ceremony's ratings were up 3% from the previous year's ceremony.

Category:Academy Awards