Film's most prestigious award has had to be postponed after the industry took a major blow amid coronavirus. The Oscars ceremony for 2021 has been shifted back by nearly two months after the majority of films since March this year had to be put on hold.
It has been moved from a February 28th to an April 25th date. This move should accomodate early 2021 releases, delayed because of the pandemic.
President of the Academy, David Rubin, and CEO Dawn Hudson, said of their decision:"For over a century, movies have played an important role in comforting, inspiring and entertaining us during the darkest of times. "They certainly have this year. "Our hope, in extending the eligibility period and our awards date, is to provide the flexibility