For the first time ever, movies that were not shown in theaters will be eligible for an Oscar nomination.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday amendments to the rules and campaign regulations for the 93rd annual awards ceremony, officially allowing for streamed films to be eligible"for this awards year only."
"Until further notice, and for the 93rd Awards year only, films that had a previously planned theatrical release but are initially made available on a commercial streaming or VOD service may qualify in the Best Picture, general entry and specialty categories for the 93rd Academy Awards," the board said in a statement, in response toTraditionally, a film must screen in a commercial movie theater in L.A.
Alongside the changes due to COVID-19, the Academy announced a number of other changes for 2021: Notably, there will henceforth be one sound category combining editing and mixing.. The date for the 93rd Oscars -- set for Feb. 28, 2021 -- remains unchanged.
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