Check out the newly redesigned Oscars website at http://www.oscars.org and you could win tickets to this year’s Oscars Red Carpet.
The new site refresh has taken advantage of the latest in viewing technology offering more access to content and integration with social media as well as a mobile friendly design over the previous site which was built in 2008.
Engagement is the Focus
The new Oscars.org site wants fans to be a part of the conversation and share their love of movies and movie stars with other fans around the world.
The new site pulls content from the Academy’s vast collections of over 50,000 photos and videos including 86 years of Oscars highlights and a chance to experience Academy events first-hand.
Josh Spector, Managing Director of Digital Media and Marketing shared “Our new website expands on the relationship we’ve developed with millions of fans on our social channels over the past few years,
It’s a platform that allows fans to access more of what they love most about the Academy – our amazing collection assets, the expertise of our members, and the original content we create.”
Other Notable Highlights
- Collection Highlights: With the help of some remarkable items from our Academy Collection, fans can take an in-depth look at some of the most legendary filmmakers and movies of all time. 11 collections are now available to view and new ones will be released in the coming weeks. Visitors are also able to suggest other items from around the web they think are worthy of being included in these one-of-a-kind pages.
- Oscars Ceremonies: The definitive Oscars timeline. Users can explore 86 years of photos and videos and share favorite moments in Oscar history.
- Events: Features upcoming Academy events and programs, and allows fans to go back through Academy history and relive past events.
- News: Get the latest news about the Academy and the Oscars, and hear Academy members in their own words.
- Social Drawer: This feature connects website visitors to the Academy’s social media content in real time, creating a unique way for fans to join the conversation.
- Mobile Friendly Design: The site has been custom-designed for an optimal user experience on all devices.
Win Tickets to the Oscar Fan Experience
To celebrate the launch of the new Oscars.org, the Academy is offering fans the first chance to win tickets to the Oscar Fan Experience by entering online for a random drawing for bleacher seats along the 87th Oscars red carpet. For more details on how to enter, click here.
