On Tuesday afternoon, it was reported that eight categories would not be presented on the live broadcast of this year’s 94th Oscars ceremony. The social media and industry reaction was swift …
. The social media and industry reaction was swift and brutal from industry members and awards watchers, but some of the instant backlash was due to a lack of understanding of the process and how it will roll out.No.
In many cases, the winners of the non-televised categories will be the bigger, more populist films. Of the categories selected, films heavily favored to win include Netflix’s “Don’t Look Up,” Warner Bros’ “Dune,” and Walt Disney Pictures’ “Encanto” and “Cruella.” While they will still be seen and integrated into the ceremony, those are the films that general audiences are sure to know. You don’t want to diminish the potential excitement for their wins.
Too many X-factors could go wrong that could diminish a life-altering moment of achievement. ABC and the Oscars’ shared focus on staying within the parameters of an arbitrary three-hour telecast has always been perplexing. The length of the show is irrelevant if you ensure viewers are having a good time.
The Academy should be focusing on simpler changes that could lead to wins for all parties involved — for example, why not live stream the ceremony on Hulu or Disney Plus?
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