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Oscars announce new category honoring 'popular film,' but WTF does that even mean?

August 8, 2018

The Oscars are getting a shakeup in 2019, starting with a strict three-hour time limit and a new category to honor popular film. 

This could be huge for beloved blockbusters ranging from the MCU to the Wizarding World – but it also says a lot about how the Academy views popular films and their place in the industry’s biggest night.

Change is coming to the #Oscars. Here’s what you need to know:

– A new category is being designed around achievement in popular film.
– We’ve set an earlier airdate for 2020: mark your calendars for February 9.
– We’re planning a more globally accessible, three-hour telecastpic.twitter.com/oKTwjV1Qv9

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) August 8, 2018 Read more…

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Source: Mashable | Oscars announce new category honoring 'popular film,' but WTF does that even mean?

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