Question 1

Which nominated actor skipped the 74th Academy Awards?

Accepted Answer

Sean Penn was the only one of the twenty nominated actors not in attendance.

Question 2

Why did Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith leave the ceremony early?

Accepted Answer

They left after the Honorary Award tribute to Sidney Poitier because their infant daughter Willow had a high fever and needed hospitalization.

Question 3

What record does the 74th Academy Awards ceremony hold?

Accepted Answer

As of 2009, it is the longest ever Academy Awards ceremony, running four hours and twenty-three minutes.

Question 4

Which first-time category was introduced at this ceremony?

Accepted Answer

Best Animated Feature was introduced, with nominees Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Monsters, Inc., and Shrek.

Question 5

What was notable about Woody Allen's appearance at the 74th Oscars?

Accepted Answer

The oft-nominated Woody Allen made his first-ever appearance at the ceremony, introducing a 9/11-inspired tribute to films set in New York City.

The 74th Annual Academy Awards

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