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The voting deadline has also been extended to Friday, January 17 amid ongoing wildfires in Southern California.
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More than a dozen senior staffers have lost their jobs during a continuing restructuring. But at what cost?
‘Till’ Director Chinonye Chukwu Slams ‘Unabashed Misogyny Towards Black Women’ Following Oscars Snub
"We live in a world and work in industries that are so aggressively committed to upholding whiteness," Chukwu wrote.
Imagine a major streaming service where the audience is comprised solely of people who will determine if your film wins an Oscar.
Academy governor DuVernay calls attention to how exclusion "has a particular and heightened meaning to many" — and not just those Oscar nominees affected by the recent category shake-up.
The "Nightmare Alley" director shut down the Academy's decision to pre-tape eight categories including crafts team awards and short films.
The Academy class of 2021 is is comprised of 46 percent women and 53 percent international members.
Perez attended the 1994 Oscars as a nominee for Best Supporting Actress and says she's never been asked to attend since.
The museum, which opens in September, has announced its initial programming lineup that kicks off next month.
Representing the next generation of filmmakers, the winners discussed the importance of film serving as a medium for diverse perspectives.
"Have you watched the Oscars this century? This seems like a case of washing a glass that's already been through the dishwasher," Maher said.
The winners are eligible to compete in the Oscars next April. Past student Oscar winners include Spike Lee, Trey Parker, Patricia Cardoso, Pete Docter, Cary Fukunaga, Patricia Riggen and Robert Zemeckis.
