The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced key dates for the Oscar telecast. The date for the Oscars is later than usual, so that the ceremony won't conflict with the Winter Olympics. The Oscars air on ABC and the Winter Olympics will air on NBC. The 82nd annual Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, March 7, 2010, from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.
Because of the date change, the nominations will be announced on February 2, 2010. Here is next year's schedule with the important dates:
Dec. 1: Official Screen Credits forms due
Dec. 28: Nominations ballots mailed
Jan. 23 Nominations polls close 5 p.m. PT
Feb. 2: Nominations announced 5:30 a.m. PT, Samuel Goldwyn Theater
Feb. 10: Final ballots mailed
Feb. 15: Nominees luncheon
Feb. 20: Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards presentation
