Streamed films to be eligible for Oscars next year as coronavirus upends industry

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. Previously, a film would have to have a minimum seven-day theatrical run in a Los Angeles County commercial theatre in order to be considered for film’s highest honour. Now films that had a previously planned theatrical release but are made available on a home video on demand service may qualify for best picture and other categories.

Earlier this month, the film academy donated $6-million to help motion picture employees and their families during this crisis. “The theatrical experience is the DNA of the academy and that communal experience of the movie theatre is something we feel is intrinsic to movies,” said Hudson.Other changes included combining the sound mixing and sound editing categories into best achievement in sound.

 

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