Academy Shortens Oscars Telecast, Adds ‘Popular Film’ Award
BIG CHANGES
It’ll be “more globally accessible.”
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The Academy announced some major changes to the Oscars on Wednesday. In a tweet, the Academy revealed there will now be an award for “achievement in popular film,” a “more globally accessible” telecast that’s about three hours, and an earlier date for the 2020 ceremony, February 9. The 2018 ceremony was the least-watched Oscars telecast in history, with about 26.5 million viewers tuning in.
Change is coming to the #Oscars. Here's what you need to know:
- A new category is being designed around achievement in popular film. - We've set an earlier airdate for 2020: mark your calendars for February 9. - We're planning a more globally accessible, three-hour telecast. pic.twitter.com/oKTwjV1Qv9
