Six weeks ago the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced they were “evaluating all aspects” of a future Oscars season in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
After today’s meeting of the Academy’s Board of Governors, we now have a better idea of what that will entail.
And for streamers is a big deal, but just for 2020.Read More: New Oscar Rules 2020: Anything is possible after “Parasite” winAMPAS notes: “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 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; The
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