Oscars 2016: 13 Things You Didn't Know About The Academy Awards, From 'Titanic' To 'The Lord Of The Rings' (VIDEO)

13 Things You Didn't Know About The Oscars
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On Sunday (28 February) evening, the stars of the big screen will walk the most important red carpet of them all - yes, it’s time for the Oscars.

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The 87th Annual Academy Awards will take place place on Sunday evening, which means two things for us Brits.

Firstly, if you’re anything like us, you’ll insist that you’re not going to stay up too late, only to find yourself sitting in front of your laptop cheering the Brit winners - fingers crossed, Eddie Redmayne! - at 4am.

Second, you’re going to need some fun facts for office chatter. While we can’t help you with combating a lack of sleep on Monday, the facts? We've got them covered.

Check out the video above…

Oscars 2014
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Ellen Degeneres & Co
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Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway
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Benedict Cumberbatch and U2
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Bill Murray and Selena Gomez
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Paul McCartney
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 02: Actresses Jennifer Lawrence (L) and Lupita Nyong'o backstage during the Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 02: Actress Cate Blanchett, winner of Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role poses backstage during the Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 02: Actress Cate Blanchett, winner of Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role poses backstage during the Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 02: Actor Leonardo DiCaprio (L) and director Martin Scorsese attend the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 02: Actor Leonardo DiCaprio attends the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 02: Actors Jennifer Lawrence (L) and Matthew McConaughey, winner of Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role pose in the press room during the Oscars at Loews Hollywood Hotel on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Nominee for Best Actor In A Supporting Role in '12 Years a Slave' Michael Fassbender (L) arrives on the red carpet while actor Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith pose (L) for the 86th Academy Awards on March 2nd, 2014 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO FREDERIC J. BROWN (Photo credit should read FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 02: (L-R) Leonardo DiCaprio and Christoph Waltz attend the Oscars at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 02: John Travolta, Suki Waterhouse, Bradley Cooper and Will Smith talk during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 02: Actor/producer Brad Pitt (L) accepts the Best Picture award for '12 Years a Slave' from actor Will Smith onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Director Steve McQueen, left, celebrates with the cast and crew of "12 Years a Slave" as they accept the award for best picture during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 02: Actresses Cate Blanchett (L) and Jennifer Lawrence speak backstage during the Oscars held at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Angelina Jolie, mira como Brad Pitt comparte un trozo de pizza con Chiwetel Ejiofor en los Oscar en el Teatro Dolby el domingo 2 de marzo de 2014 en Los Angeles. (Foto John Shearer/Invision/AP
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Cate Blanchett reacts after winning the award for best actress in a leading role for "Blue Jasmine" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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Amy Adams, left, dances with Pharrell Williams during his performance of "Happy" at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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Lupita Nyong'o, left, dances along with Pharrell Williams during his performance of "Happy" at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California.
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Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter on March 2, 2014 in West Hollywood, California.
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Presenter Will Smith, left, congratulates Brad Pitt on his win for best picture of the year for "12 Years a Slave" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
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Director Alfonso Cuarón (L), winner of Best Achievement in Directing for 'Gravity', and actress Angelina Jolie pose in the press room during the 86th Academy Awards on March 2nd, 2014 in Hollywood, California.
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Director Alfonso Cuarón (L), winner of Best Achievement in Directing for 'Gravity', in the press room during the 86th Academy Awards on March 2nd, 2014 in Hollywood, California.
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Samuel L. Jackson, left, and Matthew McConaughey embrace in the audience at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)