The 79th Academy Awards

The 79th Academy Awards

The 79th Academy Awards ceremony, honored the best films of 2006 and took place February 25, 2007, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Actress and comedian Ellen DeGeneres hosted for the first time. The producers of the ceremony were really concerned about raising the ratings and amount of viewers of the event. That's why Ellen DeGeneres was the host, because she has a special magnetism, confidence and originality. There was also a special announcement revealing that the AMPAS (the organization in charge of the gala) were adopting a greener approach and an environmentally friendly attitude towards the world and the organization's activities.  

• Best Actor: Forest Whitaker in "The Last King of Scotland"
• Best Actress: Helen Mirren in "The Queen" 
• Best Movie: "The Departed" by Graham King