
Oscars Academy Introduces New Inclusion Initiatives, Expands Best Picture Category
The Board of Governors voted for the changes after nationwide protests over systemic racism in the wake of the killing of George Floyd
The Board of Governors voted for the changes after nationwide protests over systemic racism in the wake of the killing of George Floyd
“They used their privilege to deny a film on the basis of what they valued in the world,” actor who portrayed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. says
Other contenders for the 17 open seats include Ed Begley, Jr., Michael Mann, Ava DuVernay, Brett Ratner, Jason Blum and John Ridley
Incumbents rarely need any extra help to prevail when the Academy members pick their board, but they might have gotten a boost anyway
Instead of a runoff election in each branch, the preferential system will be used to determine winners after a single round of voting
The move follows similar action from the Oscars, Golden Globes and SAG Awards, among others
But voters with lots of time on their hands still can’t see most of the contenders
For the first time, films will be able to qualify for the Best Documentary Feature award without playing theatrically
Oscars ruled last month that non-theatrical release movies would be considered