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The organisers of the Oscars have announced they have postponed plans to introduce a new popular film category at their annual awards ceremony.<\/p>\n
The award, which could have recognised films popular with audiences but not critics, was only announced last month.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the Academy’s CEO said she had “recognised the need for further discussion” with its members about the proposal first.<\/p>\n
It was set to be introduced at the 91st Oscars in February 2019.<\/p>\n
“The Academy recognized that implementing any new award nine months into the year creates challenges for films that have already been released,” it said in statement.<\/p>\n
It also added that its board of governors would continue to discuss the matter, and will “examine and seek additional input regarding this category”.<\/p>\n
After its announcement, the category drew praise from the public on social media but received a backlash from some in Hollywood.<\/p>\n
It was widely suggested the move was a bid to improve dwindling television audiences for the event, rather than recognising artistic merit.<\/p>\n
Viewing figures for the Academy Awards have been falling in recent years – with the 2018 viewing figures 39% down on 2014’s.<\/p>\n
In previous years, films which have done well at the box office with audiences – including Mamma Mia, Avatar and the Mission Impossible franchise – have been snubbed by the Academy.<\/p>\n
The Oscars’ organisers did not elaborate in their August announcement how eligibility for the new category would have been established.<\/p>\n
Some Hollywood critics suggested the new category’s “popular” tag was confusing and could risk creating a two-tier system among films.<\/p>\n
It was feared films praised by critics and audiences alike, such as Dunkirk and Get Out, would risk being relegated to the new category rather than standing a chance in the prestigious Best Film award category. (BBC)<\/p>\n
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