In a major shift for Oscar voting protocol, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that members will now be required to confirm they’ve watched all nominated films in a category before being allowed to vote in that race. The initiative, aimed at strengthening the integrity and credibility of the awards process, combines digital tracking through the Academy Screening Room with member-reported viewings — building on a structure already familiar to Academy voters. Beginning with the 97th Academy Awards, ballots during the final voting phase will only...

In a development as surprising as a twist in any good movie, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced April 21 that Academy members must watch every Oscar-nominated film in order to vote for the Academy Awards, a new wrinkle in the system for how Oscar winners are chosen. “In a procedural change, Academy members must now watch all nominated films in each category to be eligible to vote in the final round for the Oscars,” the Academy said in a statement. “All designated nominees will also be...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday that films incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) will still be eligible for top Oscar awards under newly revised rules for voting and campaigning. According to the Academy, the use of generative AI or other digital tools will “neither advantage nor disadvantage” a film's chances of receiving a nomination. However, the organization reaffirmed its commitment to recognizing works with substantial human creative input.

Oscars: Academy says films made with AI can win top awards Films made with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) will be able to win top awards at the Oscars, according to its organisers. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued new rules on Monday which said the use of AI and other digital tools would "neither help nor harm the chances of achieving a nomination". Generative AI - which can create text, images, audio and video in response to simple text prompts - helped to produce some...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved new awards rules, updated campaign promotional regulations and key dates for the upcoming 98th Oscars. The nominations voting period will run from Monday, Jan. 12, through Friday, Jan. 16. Official nominees will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 22, followed by the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 10. Final voting to determine winners will open Wednesday, Feb. 26, and close on Wednesday, March 5 — 10 days ahead of the live ceremony. Among the most notable changes are revised...