The body which oversees the Oscars says it is committed to being “nimble and forward-thinking” in response to the coronavirus pandemic causing havoc across the entertainment industry.
Hollywood’s release schedule has been thrown into turmoil, with major films including James Bond movie No Time To Die and Disney’s Mulan remake among those delayed.
Theatres in the US have also closed while some studios have opted to debut theatrical films via on-demand services. This presents a headache for the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences’ eligibility rules, which state a film must have a seven-day theatrical release in a Los Angeles County commercial cinema.