Questions - Academy Awards - February 19-20, 2015

National Survey of 800 American Adults

Conducted February 19-20, 2015

By Rasmussen Reports

1* How likely are you to watch the 87th Academy Awards ceremony, also known as the Oscars, on Sunday?

2* Are you more likely or less likely to watch the Oscars this year than in previous years?

3* Are you aware of at least some of the nominees for Academy Awards this year?

4* Have you seen any of the films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar?

5* Are you more likely or less likely to go see a film that has won an Oscar or has an Oscar-winning performer in it? Or does that make no difference to your viewing decisions?

6* How closely do you follow news stories about those who are nominated and win major entertainment awards like the Oscars, the Golden Globes and the Grammys?

7* How important are entertainment awards in determining what movies or television shows you watch or what music you buy?

8* Are there too many awards programs now in America or not enough?

9* Generally speaking, are the winners of major entertainment awards the most talented people or the most popular?

NOTE: Margin of Sampling Error, +/- 3.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence