‘Asinine' film thrashing Dune, Justice League and Spider-Man: No Way Home in Oscars race
21.02.2022 - 07:19
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Oscars were watched by the fewest amount of people on record. Ratings plunged to historic new lows when only 10. 4 million people tuned into 2021's show.
The year prior had 23. 6 million viewers watch the awards ceremony, equating to a staggering 56% drop. In response to this dwindling fanbase, there is a new category coming in for 2022 that will promote audience engagement and open the door to the widest selection of films Oscars' history.
But the internet has already hijacked it in classic fashion. The first-time-ever contest lets participants vote 20 times a day on Twitter or on its official website. It allows movie lovers and general social media users to give their favourite film of the year a genuine shot at taking home a big prize.
This is essentially a parallel Best Picture race, one that will work alongside the traditional category that is voted upon by invited industry insiders. This isn't the first time The Academy has tried something like this, as they attempted to create a Popular Movie Oscar category back in 2018. There was almost immediately and universal backlash over the idea.
Dawn Hudson, the academy's chief executive, said in a statement: "There has been a wide range of reactions to the introduction of a new award, and we recognize the need for further discussion with our members. "READ MORE: Bohemian Rhapsody 'Freddie wrote Love of My Life for a man NOT Mary'The thought of giving an Oscar to a comic-book movie or schlocky crowd-pleaser may still revolt some Academy members today, but the new poll is already well underway on Twitter. #OscarsFanFavorite is pouring in on the social media site, with audiences suggesting any number of 2021 hits to take home the ultimate prize.
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