COVID-19: Oscars might be broadcast from a number of areas

By Associated Press
Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre has been the house of the Oscars since 2001 and the organizers say the upcoming present will hold that custom, however they may enlist a supporting solid of venues.

An academy spokesperson stated Wednesday that the ceremony will broadcast stay from a number of areas on April 25. The announcement comes as many cities which can be vital movie hubs, together with Los Angeles, New York and London, stay beneath strict coronavirus restrictions.

Specific plans have but to be unveiled for the present, however the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is “determined to present an Oscars like none other, while prioritizing the public health and safety of all those who will participate,” the spokesperson stated.

The Golden Globes, which has additionally been scarce on particular particulars, is planning its personal bicoastal broadcast for Feb. 28.

The Oscars had been pushed again two months due to the pandemic. Director Steven Soderbergh, “Erin Brokovich” producer Stacey Sher and awards present veteran Jesse Collins are producing the telecast. It’s unclear whether or not or not they may have a bunch.

Last yr’s present had the smallest viewers ever of 23.6 million viewers, down 20% from the yr prior.