Honorary Award recipient, with presenter Meryl StreepWriting (Adapted Screenplay) - Screenplay by Peter Hedges, Chris Weitz, & Paul WeitzActor in a Leading Role - Jack Nicholson in "About Schmidt"Actress in a Supporting Role - Kathy Bates in "About Schmidt"Actress in a Supporting Role - Meryl Streep in "Adaptation"Actor in a Leading Role - Nicolas Cage in "Adaptation"Writing (Adapted Screenplay) - Screenplay by Charlie Kaufman and Donald KaufmanActor in a Supporting Role - Christopher Walken in "Catch Me If You Can"Music (Original Song) - I Move On in "Chicago" Music by John Kander; Lyric by Fred EbbActor in a Supporting Role - John C. Reilly in "Chicago"Actress in a Supporting Role - Queen Latifah in "Chicago"Actress in a Leading Role - Renée Zellweger in "Chicago"Writing (Adapted Screenplay) - Screenplay by Bill CondonShort Film (Animated) - Chris Stenner, Heidi WittlingerDocumentary (Feature) - Gail Dolgin, Vicente FrancoActress in a Leading Role - Julianne Moore in "Far from Heaven"Writing (Original Screenplay) - Written by Todd HaynesArt Direction - Art Direction: Felipe Fernandez del Paso; Set Decoration: Hania RobledoMusic (Original Song) - Burn It Blue in "Frida" Music by Elliot Goldenthal; Lyric by Julie TaymorBest Picture - Alberto Grimaldi and Harvey Weinstein, ProducersArt Direction - Art Direction: Dante Ferretti; Set Decoration: Francesca Lo SchiavoActor in a Leading Role - Daniel Day-Lewis in "Gangs of New York"Writing (Original Screenplay) - Screenplay by Jay Cocks and Steve Zaillian and Kenneth Lonergan; Story by Jay CocksMusic (Original Song) - The Hands That Built America in "Gangs of New York" Music and Lyric by Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry MullenSound - Tom Fleischman, Eugene Gearty, Ivan SharrockActor in a Supporting Role - Ed Harris in "The Hours"Actress in a Supporting Role - Julianne Moore in "The Hours"Best Picture - Scott Rudin and Robert Fox, ProducersWriting (Adapted Screenplay) - Screenplay by David HareI'll Wait for the Next One... (J'Attendrai Le Suivant...)Short Film (Live Action) - Philippe Orreindy, Thomas GaudinShort Film (Live Action) - Steven Pasvolsky, Joe WeatherstoneShort Film (Live Action) - Lexi Alexander, Alexander BuonoArt Direction - Art Direction: Grant Major; Set Decoration: Dan Hennah and Alan LeeBest Picture - Barrie M. Osborne, Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson, ProducersSound - Christopher Boyes, Michael Semanick, Michael Hedges, Hammond PeekDocumentary (Short Subject) - Robert Hudson, Bobby HoustonWriting (Original Screenplay) - Written by Nia VardalosBest Picture - Roman Polanski, Robert Benmussa and Alain Sarde, ProducersDocumentary (Feature) - Malcolm Clarke, Stuart SenderActor in a Leading Role - Michael Caine in "The Quiet American"Art Direction - Art Direction: Dennis Gassner; Set Decoration: Nancy HaighActor in a Supporting Role - Paul Newman in "Road to Perdition"Sound - Scott Millan, Bob Beemer, John Patrick PritchettVisual Effects - John Dykstra, Scott Stokdyk, Anthony LaMolinara, John FrazierSound - Kevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell, Ed NovickVisual Effects - Rob Coleman, Pablo Helman, John Knoll, Ben SnowActress in a Leading Role - Diane Lane in "Unfaithful"Documentary (Short Subject) - Roger Weisberg, Murray NosselMusic (Original Song) - Father And Daughter in "The Wild Thornberrys Movie" Music and Lyric by Paul SimonWriting (Original Screenplay) - Written by Carlos Cuarón and Alfonso CuarónArt Direction: John Myhre; Set Decoration: Gordon Sim The 75th Academy Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, March 23, 2003 at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland. Animated Feature.
Television critic The American telecast on ABC drew in an average of 33.04 million people over its length, which was a 21% decrease from the In July 2003, the ceremony presentation received eight nominations at the Award ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievement in filmmaking in 2002 Burn It Blue in "Frida" Music by Elliot Goldenthal; Lyric by Julie Taymor Barrie M. Osborne, Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson, Producers Sunday, March 23, 2003. Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center. Father And Daughter in "The Wild Thornberrys Movie" Music and Lyric by Paul Simon Art Direction: Dante Ferretti; Set Decoration: Francesca Lo Schiavo Highlights. Lose Yourself in "8 Mile" Music by Eminem, Jeff Bass and Luis Resto; Lyric by Eminem I Move On in "Chicago" Music by John Kander; Lyric by Fred Ebb Screenplay by Peter Hedges, Chris Weitz, & Paul Weitz Share Twitter Facebook. Art Direction: Grant Major; Set Decoration: Dan Hennah and Alan Lee The nominees for the 75th Academy Awards were announced on February 11, 2003, at the The winners were announced during the awards ceremony on March 23, 2003.The following individuals presented awards or performed musical numbers.In November 2002, the Academy hired veteran Oscar telecast producer To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Academy Awards, 59 actors who have received both competitive and honorary awards appeared seated onstage together during a segment called Oscar's Family Album.At the time of the nominations announcement on February 11, the combined gross of the five Best Picture nominees at the US box office was $486 million, with an average of $97.3 million per film.Of the top 50 grossing movies of the year, 47 nominations went to 14 films on the list. View More … Roman Polanski, Robert Benmussa and Alain Sarde, Producers Only Shortly after winning the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature, The show received a positive reception from most media publications.