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The Academy to Stop Showing Oscar-Nominated Films to Their Members on the Big Screen
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has long shown their Oscar hopeful and Oscar-nominated titles to voters in theaters. In recent years, especially since they debuted their own screening portal to combat screener piracy, attendance at the post nomination screenings has dwindled. So, AMPAS is making a change. More below. According to The Hollywood […] More
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The Academy Has Invited 534 New Members to Join Their Ranks
Every year, it’s always fun to see who the newest Academy members turn out to be. Once the Oscars are over, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gets to work extending invitations. Today, those were revealed, with 534 people from all corners of the film world being invited to join their ranks. You […] More
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Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton Among Those to Be Presented with Honorary Oscars
This afternoon, the board of governors over at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed who they will be bestowing Honorary Oscars upon. That list is led by none other than Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton. In addition to Cruise and Parton, Debbie Allen and Wynn Thomas will be receiving Honorary Awards. In the […] More
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Oscar Voting Has Officially Begun!
Readers, the time is upon us. Voting for the 97th Academy Awards began this morning, as of noon eastern time. Yes, members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences can start submitting their Oscar ballots. Voters have five days to make their choices, with the deadline to vote coming on Sunday. So, with this […] More
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Academy Invites 487 People to Join Their Ranks
Moments ago, word came down of all the people the Motion Picture Academy has invited to join their membership. It’s 487 invitations, which is the biggest they’ve done since 2020, when a record 819 people were asked to join. Lily Gladstone and Celine Song are among the headliners, as well as recent Oscar winners like […] More
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The Academy Has Updated Their Rules and Made Some Changes to the Special Awards
After the Oscars conclude, the Academy tends to take a look at themselves and potentially tinkers with their rules. This year’s Academy Awards was no exception, as the Film Academy has released some updates today in regards to how they do things. According to The Hollywood Reporter and Scott Feinberg, the Academy is working on […] More
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The Academy Has Announced a New Oscar Category for Achievement in Casting
Some big Oscar news today! The Academy has announced a new category, which marks the first time they’ve done so since creating the Best Animated Feature category over two decades ago. This one will reward Achievement in Casting. Read on for more. According to a press release by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and […] More
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‘Barbie’ Has Been Deemed an Adapted Screenplay by the Academy
One of the more interesting early Oscar stories to follow has been where the script for Barbie will compete. Will it be in Best Adapted Screenplay or Best Original Screenplay? Well, despite the Writers Guild of America deeming to to be an Original Screenplay contender, the writers within the Academy have decided differently. According to […] More
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Academy Changes Theatrical Eligibility Rules for 2025 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have revised their rules on theatrical eligibility for Best Picture qualification. More
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Academy to Create Production and Technology Branch
The new branch will be comprised of stunt coordinators, script supervisors, choreographers, and music supervisors among others. More
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Academy Announces Their Annual Scientific and Technical Prizes
More Academy Award news to report! Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (also known as AMPAS) revealed the eight awards that they’re set to present at the annual Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony. That will take place on February 24th, but you can see who will be receiving the recognition below. Here […] More
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The Academy May Bring Back All Categories For 2023 Broadcast
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO has expressed his interest in bringing back all categories for the 95th Oscars. More
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