The Academy Board of Governors tonight made several rule changes for next awards season. Not among them: a rumored reckoning over eligibility for films generated by streaming services like Netflix. "We support the theatrical experience as integral to the art of motion pictures, and this weighed heavily in our…

UPDATED, 10:05 AM Thursday with more names added to open letter: The list of industry names who have signed on to an open letter to the Academy asking it to reverse its decision to change the way some categories are presented at the Oscars is growing. Roma‘s Alfonso Cuarón, George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Kerry…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to “scale back” its Sunday red carpet event at the Governors Awards because of the devastating wildfires in California. “In light of the tragic wildfires burning through California, we have decided to scale back our red carpet at the Governors Awards this…

A networking event for female filmmakers is planned in London and Los Angeles this month by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in partnership with E! Entertainment and crystals designer Swarovski. Action: The Academy Women's Initiative aims to create opportunities for female filmmakers to connect, share…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced honorees for its 2017 Governors Awards, with actor Donald Sutherland, writer-director Charles Burnett, cinematographer Owen Roizman and director Agnès Varda set to receive Honorary Awards. The gala will take place November 12 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set its submission deadlines for the 90th Academy Awards show consideration. Submissions for individual categories and the General Entry/Official Screen Credits (OSC) form are due by 5 p.m. PT on the following dates: Documentary Short Subject – Friday, September…

EXCLUSIVE: Only about 10 days ago, Hollywood Boulevard and the Red Line were shut down due a suspicious suitcase that was placed on an electric rail in the subway below the Hollywood & Highland complex. The police response was immediate, and the busy tourist area was evacuated before the all-clear came about three…

Charging that "the Academy Awards cannot escape ageism," a new study has found that characters aged 60 and over "are scarce in Best Picture-nominated movies," and that senior women and older minority characters are even scarcer. It also found that there were only two leading characters over 60 featured in all of the…

A column chronicling conversations and events on the awards circuit. “This is Marty’s best movie,” Silence producer Irwin Winkler told me when I ran into him at the Motion Picture Television Fund’s 95th anniversary event. Sure, he is high on the film because he produced it, but keep in mind this is also the man who…

Now that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced David Hill and Reginald Hudlin as producers of the 88th Academy Awards — with neither having any prior experience directly in producing the granddaddy of awards shows (that is always the instant target of critics) —  in what direction will they be…

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Cheryl Boone Isaacs ran unopposed in this year’s Board of Governors elections held tonight, meaning she was elected unanimously to serve a third term. AMPAS presidents can serve four one-year stretches before terming out. Also tonight, Jeffrey Kurland was elected…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced category submission deadlines for 87th Academy Awards consideration. Here are the dates: Scientific and Technical Awards: Friday, July 11 Documentary Short Subject: Tuesday, September 2 Documentary Feature: Monday, September 22 Animated Short Film…