What is samuel goldwyn theater?

The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is a fully restored 1,000 seat theater, located at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences headquarters in Beverly Hills, California. It was named in honor of the Hollywood movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn, who was a founding member of the Academy. The theater serves as the primary venue for the Academy's screenings, events, and exhibitions, including the annual Academy Awards nominations announcement. The theater features state-of-the-art projection and sound systems as well as a stage for live performances and presentations. The Samuel Goldwyn Theater also houses a film archive, containing a collection of more than 50,000 motion pictures, posters, and memorabilia. Over the years, the theater has hosted screenings of some of the most iconic films in cinema history, as well as premieres, retrospectives, and Q&A sessions with filmmakers, actors, and industry experts.