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Robert Pattinson, Laverne Cox & Janet Jackson Among 395 New Academy Members

July 1, 2021 2:57 pm

After a number of years of over 800 or 900 new members, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences took a more conservative approach for 2021. This year's class featured just 395 new Oscar voters as The A...

Spike Lee Isn’t Sure New Oscars Diversity Standards Will Be Effective: “You Got To Be In The Motherf*cking Room”

Charles Barfield

October 7, 2020 1:05 pm

Awards, News

Even though Spike Lee is a diehard Knicks fan and a longtime resident of NYC, the latter of which has been under attack recently due to its strict COVID precautions, the filmmaker is having one hell of a 2020....

Oscars Announces Major Diversity Requirements Starting In 2024

Gregory Ellwood

September 8, 2020 10:47 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences loves to make noise at the end of the summer. Two years ago, they announced the intent to create a Popular Film category for the Oscars that died in a public and...

Sorry ‘Hamilton’ Fans, No 2021 Oscars For You

Gregory Ellwood

July 6, 2020 4:41 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a temporary rule allowing films that went to streaming or PVOD before theaters to qualify for the Oscars, there was a sigh of relief among produce...

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Awkwafina, Florence Pugh & Cynthia Erivo Among 819 New Academy Members

Gregory Ellwood

June 30, 2020 5:41 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 819 new members from 68 countries as the ranks of Hollywood's top club swell to close to well over 9,300. The good news? According to AMPAS, 45% of the ...

Oscars Move To April 25, 2021 Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Gregory Ellwood

June 15, 2020 2:41 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

Despite rumors to the contrary, the 93rd Academy Awards have not been canceled, but a delay has been ordered. This afternoon the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors announced the 202...

Ava DuVernay Elected To Academy’s Board Of Governors

Gregory Ellwood

June 10, 2020 2:08 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the results of the latest Board of Governors election and six members were elected for the first time. A notable name among the group? Ava DuVernay. ...

‘Selma’ Cast/Crew Accused Of “Stirring Sh*t” By Academy Members After Wearing “I Can’t Breathe” Shirts in 2014

Charles Barfield

June 5, 2020 10:55 am

Awards, News

Half a decade ago, after the death of Eric Garner, the cast and crew of Ava DuVernay’s film, “Selma,” wore “I Can’t Breathe” shirts to show their support for the murdered Black man. The film would go on to ear...

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Academy Announces Streamed Films Eligible For 2020 Oscars Only

Gregory Ellwood

April 28, 2020 5:04 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, News

Six weeks ago the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced they were "evaluating all aspects" of a future Oscars season in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. After today's meeting of the Academ...

How The F*ck Did ‘Parasite’ Win Best Picture When We’re So Used To Losing?

Jessica Kiang

February 10, 2020 3:44 pm

Awards, Features, News

Hello, sunshine! (It's actually raining here, but whatever, I'm talking about the weather system of my soul.) Welcome to the first day of the rest of our "PARASITE" WON BEST PICTURE lives, brought to you by, o...

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