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: What was it called when it was first introduced in 1927?
A: When it was first introduced in 1927, it was called Outstanding Picture.
Q: When did its name change to Best Picture?
A: Its name changed to Best Picture in 1930 and has remained that way since then.
Q: Where can a list of winners and other nominees be found?
A: A list of winners and other nominees can be found in the main article for each decade.
Q: How many awards are given out by AMPAS?
A: The American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) gives out several awards.
Q: Who presents these awards? A: These awards are presented by AMPAS.
Q: What do they call these awards today? A: These awards are still referred to as Oscars or the Academy Awards today.
