The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is hunkering down to figure out what’s next for the Oscars in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
“The Academy is focused on helping our staff, our members, and the industry safely navigate through this global health and economic crisis,” an Academy spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday. “We are in the process of evaluating all aspects of this uncertain landscape and what changes may need to be made. We are committed to being nimble and forward-thinking as we discuss what is best for the future of the industry and will make further announcements in the coming days.”
As studios have decided that some of their films will premiere on digital platforms rather than in theaters, the question being raised is if the Academy will offer some sort of waiver for Oscar qualification.
The current rule states that a film...
“The Academy is focused on helping our staff, our members, and the industry safely navigate through this global health and economic crisis,” an Academy spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday. “We are in the process of evaluating all aspects of this uncertain landscape and what changes may need to be made. We are committed to being nimble and forward-thinking as we discuss what is best for the future of the industry and will make further announcements in the coming days.”
As studios have decided that some of their films will premiere on digital platforms rather than in theaters, the question being raised is if the Academy will offer some sort of waiver for Oscar qualification.
The current rule states that a film...
- 3/19/2020
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
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