Is it possible that the Oscar campaign which netted Andrea Riseborough, British star, a surprising Best Actress nomination this Week was in violation of Academy rules?
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences is looking into the matter, following growing complaints that Riseborough’s nomination came at the expense of black actresses who were shut out of the category.
Oscar officials released a statement Friday saying the Academy was conducting a review of the campaign procedures around this year’s nominees, though they did not mention Andrea Riseborough by name.
The statement comes after Puck News reported that the Academy is reviewing Riseborough’s Oscar campaign to determine if it broke any rules.
“We are conducting a review of the campaign procedures around this year’s nominees, to ensure that no guidelines were violated, and to inform us whether changes to the guidelines may be needed in a new era of social media and digital communication,”According to the Academy.
“We have confidence in the integrity of our nomination and voting procedures, and support genuine grassroots campaigns for outstanding performances.”
Breitbart News reports that Riseborough faces accusations of “white privilege”Her last-minute promotion that relied upon a number of celebrities to support her performance in the obscure indie drama To Leslie. Riseborough was helped by stars like Charlize Throw, Charlize Theron and Edward Norton.
Riseborough has been accused by some critics of taking over a slot which might have gone for a black actress like Daniel Deadwyler. TillViola Davis The woman is the King.
Academy Rules are not always clear about what is acceptable. “lobbying,”Which is illegal, and not merely promoting a performance by special screenings and meet-and greets. These are staples of Oscar season.
Much attention will likely be given to an email reportedly sent by Riseborough’s manager, Jason Weinberg, entreating other celebrities to promote his client via social media.
“If you’re willing to post every day between now and Jan 17th, that would be amazing! But anything is helpful, so please do whatever makes you comfortable. And what’s more comfortable than posting about a movie every day!” he reportedly wrote.
It is possible that the email crossed the line. “lobbying,”It is not clear if Academy officials will view it this way, though. In 2014, composer Bruce Broughton had his Oscar nomination rescinded after the Academy determined he had lobbied voters via email.
An unpublished post To Leslie‘s official Instagram account is also drawing attention because it specifically references a competing performer, which is forbidden by the Academy’s campaigning rules.
As VarietyReports indicate that the Instagram posting quoted Richard Roeper as a film critic. Roeper wrote: “As much as I admired [Cate] Blanchett’s work in Tár, my favorite performance by a woman this year was delivered by the chameleonlike Andrea Riseborough in director Michael Morris’ searing drama about a mom at the final crossroads in her life after she’s lost everything due to her drinking.”
2010.The Hurt LockerNicolas Chartier, the producer of the film was denied entry to the Oscar ceremony because he disparaged another film in an attempt to solicit votes. However, his nomination was not cancelled.
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