The Academy Awards will go on for 2021 and will include streamed movies in the Best Picture category
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Twitter Tuesday that its show for Feb. 28, 2021, will still take place.You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications.
A major change made by the Academy was the inclusion of streamed films for Best Picture eligibility, whereas previously films distributed by streaming sites needed to hit movie theaters for a minimum of seven days in order to meet requirements. Due to COVID-19, those rules have changed as states have implemented stay at home and social distancing orders to lower the number of coronavirus cases within the U.S, resulting in theaters closing nationwide.
"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 under these provisions," the Academy stated on
. "1. The film must be made available on the secure Academy Screening Room member-only streaming site within 60 days of the film’s streaming or VOD release; 2. The film must meet all other eligibility requirements.""The Academy firmly believes there is no greater way to experience the magic of movies than to see them in a theater. Our commitment to that is unchanged and unwavering," said Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson.
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