What is the Academy Award for Best Picture?
Q: What is the Academy Award for Best Picture?
A: The Academy Award for Best Picture is one of the Academy Awards given to people working in the movie industry by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
Q: When was it first called Outstanding Picture?
A: It was first called Outstanding Picture in 1927.
Q: When did its name change to Best Picture?
A: Its name changed to Best Picture in 1930 and it is still called that today.
Q: Where can I find a list of winners and nominees for each decade?
A: A list of winners and other nominees can be found in the main article for each decade.
Q: Who gives out the Academy Awards?
A: The Academy Awards are given out by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
Q: How many awards are there within the Academy Awards?
A: There are several awards within the Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Q: Are there any other names that have been used for this award over time?
A: Yes, before 1930 it was known as Outstanding Picture.
