The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has historically faced intense criticisms regarding a lack of diversity, declining viewership, elitist voting habits, and chaotic campaign tactics. To combat these issues, the Academy implemented several significant changes for the 2025-2026 awards cycle, aiming to implement transparency, improve viewer engagement, and address modern industry shifts. Hollywood has changed massively over the past few years, but the last year alone has redefined the Academy with a 180-degree turn. For example, the addition of 10,000 plus members in the Oscar voting body with diverse demographics, a mandatory prerequisite for the voting members to watch the film first, the introduction of a new category named "Best Casting," and the formation of separate branches for animated features and short...
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