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Oscars Voting Begins: New Rules, New Category Emerge
27 Feb
Summary
- New 'best casting' category added, bringing total to 24.
- Voters must now see all nominees to vote, with a verification step.
- Campaigns intensify with art galleries and pre-Oscars award show wins.
The final round of Oscars voting has commenced, presenting Academy members with a revised ballot. This year introduces a new category, best casting, increasing the total to 24. Additionally, a significant change requires voters to have viewed all nominees in a category before casting a ballot, necessitating a verification process on the Academy Screening Room platform.
Campaign efforts are reaching a fever pitch as nominees and their backers aim to influence final decisions. Netflix, for instance, hosted a two-day art exhibition in West Hollywood showcasing stills from 'Train Dreams' to highlight its cinematography nominee. Pre-Oscars award shows, including the Spirit Awards and the BAFTA Awards, have also reflected strong performances from contenders like 'Train Dreams', 'The Secret Agent', and 'One Battle After Another', potentially swaying Academy voters.
The Producers Guild Awards and the Actors Awards are also set to provide further insights into potential Oscar outcomes, though the latter's nominating committee's oversight of non-English performances may limit its predictive value for the Academy's acting categories. The upcoming results from these guild awards will be closely watched as voting concludes.
