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David Schwimmer, Mayim Bialik and over 200 other stars sign letter blasting Motion Picture Academy for ‘antisemitism’
11 months, 1 week ago

David Schwimmer, Mayim Bialik and over 200 other stars sign letter blasting Motion Picture Academy for ‘antisemitism’

Hindustan Times  

In a historic moment, over 260 notable Jewish figures have signed a scathing letter blasting the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for “antisemitism.” The signatories of the letter from the JITC Hollywood Bureau for Jewish Representation include famous A-listers like David Schwimmer, Mayim Bialik, Tiffany Haddish, Julianna Margulies, Michael Rapaport, Debra Messing, Ginnifer Goodwin and Marta Kauffman. David …

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Oscars goes ‘woke’ – “Best Movie” must be inclusive and check all the ‘diversity’ boxes
4 years, 3 months ago

Oscars goes ‘woke’ – “Best Movie” must be inclusive and check all the ‘diversity’ boxes

Op India  

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, popularly known as Oscars, on Tuesday, announced new eligibility reforms to qualify for the best picture category that intends to encourage diversity and equitable representation on screen and off, addressing gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and disability. In an effort to add a bit of flavor of ‘diversity’ to its awards, the …

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Oscars set inclusion standards for best picture category
4 years, 3 months ago

Oscars set inclusion standards for best picture category

Associated Press  

In an historic move, the Oscars are raising the inclusion bar for best picture nominees starting with the 96th Academy Awards in 2024. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday laid out sweeping eligibility reforms to the best picture category intended to encourage diversity and equitable representation on screen and off, addressing gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity …

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New Oscars standards say best picture contenders must be inclusive to compete
4 years, 3 months ago

New Oscars standards say best picture contenders must be inclusive to compete

LA Times  

And the Oscar goes to. Creative leadership and department heads At least two of the following creative leadership positions and department heads—Casting Director, Cinematographer, Composer, Costume Designer, Director, Editor, Hairstylist, Makeup Artist, Producer, Production Designer, Set Decorator, Sound, VFX Supervisor, Writer—are from the following underrepresented groups: • Women • Racial or ethnic group • LGBTQ+ • People with cognitive or …

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