Cheryl Boone Isaacs, an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences governor representing the Public Relations Branch, will chair the Governors Ball, the celebration that will follow the 80th Academy Awards® presentation on Sunday, February 24, 2008.

“The Governors Ball caps off a week of Oscar® festivities,” said Boone Isaacs. “Our guests will be able to mingle, dine and dance while celebrating the achievements of a great film year.”

Cheryl Boone Isaacs

In her sixth year as chair, Boone Isaacs will manage the overall planning of the decor, menu and entertainment for the Ball.

The Ball’s 1,500 guests, which include Academy Award® winners and nominees, show presenters and telecast participants, will celebrate in the Grand Ballroom on the top level of the Hollywood & Highland Center® immediately following the telecast.

Boone Isaacs heads CBI Enterprises, Inc., a strategic marketing company. She was previously president of theatrical marketing at New Line Cinema, and prior to that executive vice president of worldwide publicity at Paramount Pictures.

Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2007 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2008, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised live by the ABC Television Network beginning at 5 p.m. PT. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide.