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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 film professionals to become Oscar voters for the 2026 class; among the invitees, 42% are women, 56% come from underrepresented communities, and 53% are from outside the United States. If all invitees accept, total membership would reach about 11,319 with 10,338 voting members, reflecting ongoing efforts toward global representation and inclusion.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a 2026 class inviting 529 new members, including rising stars Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Teyana Taylor. The group skews diverse—42% women, 56% from underrepresented communities, and 53% international—and would push voting membership to 10,338 if all accept, with 95 Oscar nominees (21 winners) and three Scientific/Technical recipients among the invitees.
BAFTA's nominations push Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another to the Oscar forefront with 14 nods, while Delroy Lindo’s snub highlights ongoing BAFTA–Oscar dynamics. Amy Madigan’s work in Weapons is noted amid the chatter, and a new AMPAS rule requiring members to confirm they’ve watched all nominated titles could reshape voting. The changes add a layer of unpredictability to the race as SAG/BAFTA results continue to influence final Oscar outcomes.
The origin of the nickname "Oscar" for the Academy Award statuette is disputed, with various theories including a librarian's uncle, Bette Davis' husband, and a secretary named Eleanore Lilleberg. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) acknowledges the uncertainty but presents the story of the librarian's "Uncle Oscar" as the most popular version. The 96th Academy Awards will air on Sunday, March 10th.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 14th annual Governors Awards honored lifetime achievements by Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks, and Carol Littleton. Hollywood's biggest stars, including Margot Robbie, Emma Stone, Barry Keoghan, and more, showcased their fashion on the red carpet for the special occasion.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its rules and regulations for the 96th annual Academy Awards, including clarifications regarding campaigns and social media use. The changes come after the controversial Andrea Riseborough campaign that resulted in a Best Actress nomination. The new rules recognize private events and gatherings of members but do not allow companies to fund, organize, or endorse them. The use of social media is allowed but not for discussing voting preferences or eligibility requirements. The Academy has also limited the number of hosted screenings and emphasized severe restrictions on campaign activity allowed for governors.