Key Dates Announced for 84th Academy Awards

Hard to believe it’s been 84 long years. ¬†Somebody poison me in my sleep if I’m still doing this when Oscar turns 100.

Thursday, December 1, 2011:              Official Screen Credits forms due
Tuesday, December 27, 2011:             Nominations ballots mailed
Friday, January 13, 2012:                     Nominations polls close 5 p.m. PT
Tuesday, January 24, 2012:                 Nominations announced 5:30 a.m. PT,
Samuel Goldwyn Theater
Wednesday, February 1, 2012:            Final ballots mailed
Monday, February 6, 2012:                  Nominees Luncheon
Saturday, February 11, 2012:               Scientific and Technical Awards presentation
Tuesday, February 21, 2012:               Final polls close 5 p.m. PT
Sunday, February 26, 2012:                 84th Academy Awards presentation