Brad Pitt, Laura Dern, Joaquin Phoenix, Renée Zellweger to Present at 2021 Oscars
Bong Joon-Ho, Halle Berry, Reese Witherspoon, Regina King also in initial lineup for 93rd Academy Awards
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Subscribe NowBong Joon-Ho, Halle Berry, Reese Witherspoon, Regina King also in initial lineup for 93rd Academy Awards
Selection includes songs by H.E.R., Leslie Odom, Jr., Diane Warren, Celeste, and, surprisingly, Will Ferrell
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“We believe these inclusion standards will be a catalyst for long-lasting, essential change in our industry,” Academy President David Rubin and Chief Executive Dawn Hudson say
Opening of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has also been delayed
“The historically tragic COVID-19 pandemic necessitates this temporary exception,” Academy officials say
Disney actor Cameron Boyce was also not included on the telecast
Phoenix’s ex bandmate talks a song lost to time
“It is immensely disappointing that the Academy made visual effects the butt of a joke,” Visual Effects Society said in a statement
Cynthia Erivo’s “Stand Up” also sees a big boost, leading the Best Original Song nominees by downloads on Sunday.