While the nominations have been announced at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on February 2, 2010, the upcoming process will include the casting of ballots and the Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards presentation, before the final night.

Oscar fans can also predict their favorite Oscar winners, and can share with their friends and family members. The Oscar website will allow them to change their votes until time of the live Awards show: March 7, 2010 8:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM PST.

This time Film Avatar and The Hurt Locker nominated for nine Oscars whereas Inglorious Bastards has been nominated for eight Oscars.

Oscar Events 2010 in a nut shell:

Date                                         Event

Tuesday, February 2, 2010         Nominations announced at 05:30 PST (13:30 UTC) at Samuel Goldwyn Theater

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  Final ballots mailed

Monday, February 15, 2010        Nominees Luncheon

Saturday, February 20, 2010      Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards presentation

Tuesday, March 2, 2010             Final polls closed at 17:00 PST (01:00, Mar. 3 UTC)

Sunday, March 7, 2010              82nd Annual Academy Awards presentation at 17:00 PST (01:00, Mar. 8 UTC)