The Academy Has Removed Controversial "Popular Movie" Award From 2019 Oscars Following Backlash

The Academy Has Removed Controversial "Popular Movie" Award From 2019 Oscars Following Backlash

After serious backlash, The Academy has decided to delay the implementation of the controversial "popular Oscar" category for the 2019 ceremony - although the door is still open for it to be introduced...

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By MarkCassidy - Sep 06, 2018 11:09 AM EST
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Well, it looks like we can wave goodbye to that ludicrous "popular film" Oscar category... for the time being, at least.

Amid backlash, The The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has reversed its decision and the category will not be presented at this year's Oscar ceremony. However, the door is still open to implement it in 2020.

According to THR, The Academy "will continue to discuss the idea for the new award and will examine and seek additional input regarding the new category."

When plans for the category were first announced, many viewed it as a way for The Academy to continue to avoid giving due recognition to blockbuster-type movies such as Star Wars and Marvel's Black Panther by essentially ensuring that they would never be in contention for the same awards as more "serious" films.

The 92nd Academy Awards will take place on Feb. 9, 2020.
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Baka
Baka - 9/6/2018, 11:55 AM
As it should be. Black Panther deserves nothing and the fact its creating so kuch buzz is laughable.
SpideyPuffsMJ
SpideyPuffsMJ - 9/6/2018, 12:05 PM
@SolidSnake05 - BOSS ARE YOU OK? BOSS? BOOOOOSSSSSSSS!
Baka
Baka - 9/6/2018, 12:10 PM
@SpideyPuffsMJ -
I'm already a demon
GhostDog
GhostDog - 9/6/2018, 12:16 PM
@SolidSnake05 - the Oscars are basically a show where Hollywood jerks itself off...

Are you saying BP doesn't deserve to get jerked off?
knocturnalzen10
knocturnalzen10 - 9/6/2018, 11:57 AM
i see both side of the spectrum but let's not be delusional that half of the awards go to films most don't watch until they win or where nominated for.....
MrDandy
MrDandy - 9/6/2018, 2:22 PM
@knocturnalzen10 - That's kind of the point. The Academy draws attention to smaller arthouse films that would otherwise go unwatched and it encourages studios to invest in smaller projects and seek out more autuer driven directors and cultivate new talent in the industry.

That's one of the main good things it does.
anemia1337
anemia1337 - 9/6/2018, 3:38 PM
@knocturnalzen10 - that should be the point of the academy. they should promote small studios projects that are in fact very good movies in order to promote them. not Marvel Movies that are very successful
If there was to be a new award it should be like Revelation Award
or something like that
aflynn
aflynn - 9/6/2018, 12:02 PM
lol "backlash" sure yea thats it.
aflynn
aflynn - 9/6/2018, 12:04 PM
Best Picture it is.
LORDbuckethead
LORDbuckethead - 9/6/2018, 12:05 PM
@aflynn - I wish. :(

Best Costume Design nom is the best BP will get from the Academy (if even that).
LongMayHeReign
LongMayHeReign - 9/6/2018, 12:37 PM
@LORDbuckethead - Woah woah woah, don't forget score that shit was fire.
LORDbuckethead
LORDbuckethead - 9/6/2018, 12:40 PM
@LongMayHeReign - touché, I forgot. Ludwig did great work. I could see it getting a nom for that score.
LORDbuckethead
LORDbuckethead - 9/6/2018, 12:04 PM
Wow, I was NOT expecting the Academy to remove it so quickly, geez.

Talk about a reactionary measure. I didn't even think there was that much backlash?
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