A former distribution chief at Fox, and president of Academy during one of its most contentious periods, Tom Sherak lost his battle with cancer yesterday aged 68.
Former Academy president Tom Sherak passes away
Posted by Guy Lodge · 1:46 am · January 29th, 2014
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Roundup: Academy names Sci-Tech honorees
Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:15 am · January 9th, 2014
In today’s roundup of notable online news anbd views, the Academy has named 52 individuals as honorees in this year’s Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation. Also: BAFTA’s British problem, and listening to all 75 Oscar-contending songs.
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Tom Sherak bids the Academy farewell
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:09 pm · July 30th, 2012
Tomorrow night the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences will vote through a new president as Tom Sherak takes his leave after three years on the perch. The presumed favorite for the spot is producer Howard “Hawk” Koch, but we’ll see what happens. In the meantime, here is Sherak’s farewell to the membership.
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Academy welcomes six new governors, including Lisa Cholodenko and Bill Condon
Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:15 am · July 18th, 2012
The election of a new Board of Governors precedes the announcement of a new Academy president.
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Round-up: Paramount steps up the campaign for 'Transformers'
Posted by Guy Lodge · 7:49 am · February 3rd, 2012
Also: The perils of online voting, and Jennifer Lawrence for Best Actress 2012?
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Paramount unveils newly restored 'Wings' at the Academy
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:32 pm · January 17th, 2012
AMPAS president Tom Sherak, Paramount CEO Brad Grey and the family of William A. Wellman toast the studio’s 100th anniversary.
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Oscarweb Round-up: 3D homework from 'Hugo' director Martin Scorsese
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:04 am · December 1st, 2011
In today’s round-up, Martin Scorsese had 3D homework for his “Hugo” crew, Tom Sherak implores Academy members to see films on the big screen and the Gurus o’ Gold make more picks.
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AMPAS president Tom Sherak has his say on Oscargate
Posted by Roth Cornet · 4:05 pm · November 10th, 2011
At the tail end of the craziest Oscar week of the season, Academy president Tom Sherak took to the press to assure one and all: “We’re not panicking.”
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AMPAS president Sherak promises a younger, more diverse Academy
Posted by Guy Lodge · 3:51 pm · October 7th, 2011
In AMPAS president Tom Sherak’s latest statement on the future of the Academy, he pledges to “take this organization into the next decade,” by recruiting a younger and more culturally diverse membership, launching a new website and incorporating new media into their regular processes.
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