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flag The 2026 Oscars, featuring a tie and Paul Thomas Anderson’s first win, honored craftsmanship with statuettes made in Rock Tavern, NY, using a revived 1929 bronze design.

flag The 2026 Oscars, marked by a tie for the first time since 2012 and Paul Thomas Anderson’s first win after 17 nominations, featured statuettes crafted entirely in Rock Tavern, New York, by Polich Tallix since 2016. flag The company revived the original 1929 bronze design, replacing a gold-plated tin alloy used since 1987, after R.S. flag Owens could no longer meet demand. flag Each trophy undergoes a handcrafted process involving wax molds, ceramic shells, bronze casting, and multi-layer plating at Epner Technology in Brooklyn. flag This decade-long shift solidifies Upstate New York’s role in producing every Oscar, blending regional craftsmanship with Hollywood’s most prestigious award.

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