The Academy Stands Firm on Controversial Category Change: “There’s Just No Solution That Makes Everyone Happy”

There continues to be revolt within the ranks at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, with dozens of influential filmmakers including James Cameron and Guillermo del Toro signing an open letter this week asking them to reconsider the decision to announce winners in eight categories before the live Oscar telecast begins. But for now, the Academy is not backing down. “Every single award will get their moment,” one Academy awards-committee member, who voted on the change, told Vanity Fair. “And if it weren’t for the press releases and everybody talking about it, everybody watching the show wouldn’t know… Read Full Article