The Oscars Update Diversity Criteria for Eligibility
The Oscars will be making changes for its "Best Picture" eligibility. This, in an effort to "encourage equitable representation on and off-screen in order to better reflect the diversity of the movie-going audience", according to the Academy's statement.The "diversity group" will include underrepresented groups (women, racial and ethnic groups), LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities. On-screen acting and storylines, "including at least one of the lead actors or significant supporting actors is from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group"; Creative leadership positions, departmental heads and crew composition; Paid apprenticeships, internships and training; Audience development, from publicity and marketing to distribution will be the areas to be looked into by the Academy.The guidelines will be enforced by the 96th Academy Awards ceremony in 2025, where films must meet at least two of the four standards for eligibility in "Best Picture" nomination.Change starts now. We've announced new representation and inclusion standards for Best Picture eligibility, beginning with the 96th #Oscars. Read more here: https://t.co/qdxtlZIVKb pic.twitter.com/hR6c2jb5LM
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) September 9, 2020
If you think Asian, Black, LGBTQ+, etc peeps what special treatment you couldn't be more wrong. Equal! treatment, that's all. That really is all.
Maybe open your 'Best Film' cat up for stuff like Fast & Furious, and you'd be heading in the right direction. @TheAcademy #Oscars https://t.co/uvmeXnJ4Mp— I am (@Ndege) September 10, 2020
Rules are not the best friends of art and creativity. The incentives for diversity must be different. Create a special award for it, if you want. #Oscars https://t.co/D9Oa6QLAut
— marcelavelez (@marcelavelez) September 10, 2020
'KUWTK' Exits Reality TV World
There's no more keeping up with the Kardashian-Jenner sisters as "Keeping Up with The Kardashians" will be ending after 20 seasons, with the final installment airing early next year. "After what will be 14 years, 20 seasons, hundreds of episodes and several spin-off shows, we've decided as a family to end this very special journey", announced the family in a joint statement on Tuesday signed by the sisters, Kris Jenner, Rob Kardashian and Scott Disick.Kim also added, "Without 'Keeping Up with The Kardashians,' I wouldn't be where I am today. I am so incredibly grateful to everyone who has watched and supported me and my family these past 14 incredible years".Directed by Ryan Seacrest, "Keeping Up with The Kardashians" premiered in 2007 with an exclusive peek inside the exploits and privileged private lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner family, including Kourtney Kardashian's baby daddy, Scott Disick.❤️? pic.twitter.com/PaAF4hgmU5
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) September 8, 2020
Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007-2021) #KUWTK pic.twitter.com/mjGkWiN7Mj
— realitytvshow (@bgcslave) September 9, 2020
Kourtney now that Keeping Up With The Kardashians is over pic.twitter.com/7wJ9a5vIsO
— the bad guy, Chun-Liᴺᴹ ➐ (@joshsweetener) September 8, 2020
'Dune' Movie Trailer Released
The long-awaited trailer for upcoming film "Dune" has been released. "Beyond fear, destiny awaits. Watch the trailer for the highly anticipated #DuneMovie now", read a tweet from the movie's verified account on Wednesday.The Denis Villeneuve-directed feature adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction novel is about the son of a noble family, entrusted with the protection of the most valuable asset and most vital element in the galaxy. The sci-fi novel stars Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Oscar Isaac, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin and Rebecca Ferguson. Reports also indicate that a HBO spin off "Dune: The Sisterhood" is in development."Dune" has a theatrical premiere date of December 18,2020.Beyond fear, destiny awaits. Watch the trailer for the highly anticipated #DuneMovie now. pic.twitter.com/UFLJzrpf72
— DUNE (@dunemovie) September 9, 2020
The Sandworm. #DuneMovie pic.twitter.com/ygDGCpRgzx
— ⊃∪∩⪽ (@DuneNews) September 9, 2020
I don't want to sound dramatic, but @RealChalamet was born to play Paul Atreides.#DuneMovie pic.twitter.com/e7itY7OAjB
— Gałązka Jabłoni (@Atrydka) September 8, 2020
